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In his final Thanksgiving proclamation as commander-in-chief, Biden emphasized unity and gratitude, thanking troops and first responders for their dedication to keeping the nation safe.
"May we celebrate all that unites us"because there is nothing beyond our capacity if we do it together," Biden said.
The president also reflected on historical moments that shaped the holiday, highlighting President Abraham Lincoln's establishment of Thanksgiving during the Civil War. Biden described Thanksgiving as being "at the heart of America's spirit of gratitude"of finding light in times of both joy and strife."
He offered words of comfort to those grieving during the holiday season, writing, "To anyone with an empty seat at the dinner table...we hold you in our hearts and prayers."
Biden expressed his gratitude to the American people as he nears the conclusion of his 50-year political career, stating, "Serving as president has been the honor of a lifetime. America is the greatest country on Earth, and there is so much to be grateful for."
Earlier on Thursday, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, Biden wrote: "Happy Thanksgiving, America. May we use this moment to take time from our busy lives and focus on what matters most: our families, our friends, our neighbors, and the fact that we've been blessed to live in America, the greatest country on Earth."
In stark contrast, President-elect Trump took to Truth Social with a fiery and combative message as he prepared to return to the White House.
"Happy Thanksgiving to all, including to the Radical Left Lunatics who have worked so hard to destroy our Country, but who have miserably failed," Trump wrote.
Celebrating at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump used the occasion to remind Democrats of his self-proclaimed "landslide" victory in the November 5 election. He framed his win as a rejection of what he called the failures of the "Radical Left."
"Their ideas and policies are so hopelessly bad that the great people of our Nation just gave a landslide victory to those who want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump stated.
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