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Biden traveled to Nantucket for his last visit as President. He visited his usual spots, thanking people for the improvements made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also reached out to members of the armed forces. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
Despite the rainy weather that kept many people indoors on Thursday, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the station with his grandson Beau.
The president spent a considerable amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging citizens to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
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 a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and overly negative coverage on television.
He mentioned that there is a reason for that, pointing out that when you watch TV, there tends to be more focus on negative news rather than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump could face challenges in the future. He anticipated that Mr. Trump might have to adjust some of his plans due to pressure from Congress, and also expressed some reservations about his successor’s recent ideas.
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