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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, visiting his usual spots and thanking people for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as called members of the armed services. This is a tradition the family has been doing since 1975.
During the rainy weather on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station with his grandson Beau. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and shared smiles as he walked through the building.
The president spent a considerable amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States. He encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
After considering recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often presented on TV.
He suggested that the reason for this might be because when people watch television, they are often exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made subtle criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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