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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. During his visit, he visited the usual places and thanked everyone for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain hopeful.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts to celebrate Thanksgiving. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the military. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains covered the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked around with his grandson Beau. Most residents stayed indoors during the rainy weather.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
After reviewing recent polls that indicate most Americans are worried about the country’s future, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to fewer people turning to traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he stated. "When you watch television, you are not exposed to a lot of positive news."
Despite his message of hope, the president acknowledged that there may be challenges in store for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made a few subtle criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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