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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, making his typical rounds and showing appreciation for advancements in peace in the Middle East while encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Sending updates from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady carried out their usual Thanksgiving routine in Massachusetts. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also spoke with members of the armed services. This is a tradition they have been following since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island, but President Biden was seen smiling as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president spoke at length about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
Joe Biden commented on recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to declining viewership of traditional news sources and overly negative reports on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be that when people watch television, they are usually exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and offered mild criticism towards some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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