Biden’s Farewell Thanksgiving Message: A Heartfelt Tribute to Gratitude and Perseverance

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President Joe Biden marked his final Thanksgiving as president with a heartfelt message of gratitude and reflection, expressing appreciation for the trust placed in him over the past four years. Sharing his thoughts on the social platform X, Biden wrote, “With hearts full of gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving, America. Jill and I are so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us these past four years — serving you has been the honor of our lives.”

With hearts full of gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving, America.

Jill and I are so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us these past four years – serving you has been the honor of our lives. pic.twitter.com/D7MfdV3yKo

— President Biden (@POTUS) November 28, 2024

 

The message was accompanied by a poignant video montage highlighting Biden’s recent visit with members of the Coast Guard. The video’s text mirrored his sentiments while paying tribute to those experiencing loss during the holiday season, recognizing “those who will have an empty seat at their table this year.”  

 

In his address, the president emphasized the resilience and optimism that define the nation. “You know we’re blessed to live in the United States of America. We’re literally the greatest country on Earth,” he declared. “No matter what, we never give up. We keep going. We keep the faith in America.”  

Biden’s Thanksgiving remarks came just days after he participated in the White House’s annual turkey pardoning ceremony, a lighthearted tradition marking the start of the holiday season. On Monday, he granted pardons to two turkeys named Peach and Blossom, who will now reside at the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center as education ambassadors. Adding a touch of humor, Biden noted that the turkeys enjoyed a road trip set to the tune of “Livin’ on a Prayer.”  

 

“This event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington,” Biden said during the ceremony. “It’s also my last time to speak here as your president during this season and give thanks and gratitude. So let me say to you — it’s been the honor of my life, I am forever thankful.”  

 

Spending the Thanksgiving holiday in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Biden is also honoring his tradition of calling members of the military on the day, a gesture reflecting his deep respect for the armed forces. Vice President Kamala Harris joined him in extending holiday gratitude to those in service, according to the White House.  

 

The tone of Biden’s message stood in stark contrast to the statement issued by former President Donald Trump, who offered a divisive Thanksgiving post on Truth Social. Trump’s message read, “Happy Thanksgiving to all, including to the Radical Left Lunatics who have worked so hard to destroy our Country, but who have miserably failed, and will always fail... the great people of our Nation just gave a landslide victory to those who want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”  

 

As the holiday season progresses, Biden and Trump have publicly agreed to a peaceful transfer of power in January, marking a notable shift from the contentious aftermath of the 2020 election. Earlier this week, Biden signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure his Cabinet transitions seamlessly with their successors.  

 

Biden’s Thanksgiving message served as a reminder of his gratitude and belief in the resilience of the American spirit. In his parting words, he reaffirmed his enduring faith in the nation: “We keep going. We keep the faith in America.”  

 

Based on a report by The Hill 2024-11-30

 

 

 

[WDSmart]

Well, I'm not sorry to see Biden go. I don't think he did a bad job the last four years, but he's clearly not able to carry on for another four. But I am sorry that he will be replaced by Trump. I predict the next four years will be chaos and completely catastrophic for the USA. 

[deadbeat]

Wars, 20 million illegals, inflation, cost of living crisis and there is so much more we have to thank you for.

Thanks Joey, you did a great job.

[suzannegoh]

Kamala's videoed Thanksgiving message had more joy and vibe. Apparently not on her first glass of wine of the day, she bragged about her campaign spending almost $1.5B in just over 100 days.

[mdr224]

39 minutes ago, deadbeat said:

Wars, 20 million illegals, inflation, cost of living crisis and there is so much more we have to thank you for.

Thanks Joey, you did a great job.

Most importantly, he sabotaged Kamalas campaign. Joe is alright by me

[jippytum]

Joe is going out in a blaze of glory. Trying to steal Trump's thunder. 

Pity too little too late.