Joe and Jill Biden watch Thanksgiving parade from Nantucket compound then thank ...

Joe and Jill Biden watch Thanksgiving parade from Nantucket compound then thank ...
Joe and Jill Biden watch Thanksgiving parade from Nantucket compound then thank ...

The Biden family celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday in Nantucket where they are staying in a $30million compound, with Joe and Jill watching the Macy's parade on TV before phoning in to the Today show, before heading out to thank the troops and issue a Twitter video message to the public. 

The family is staying at David Rubenstein's $20million retreat - a move that drew ire from ordinary Americans, many of whom are struggling to pay for the same Thanksgiving meals they are used to because of soaring inflation. 

Jill and Joe were pictured cuddled up in a living room on the compound to phone into the Today show on NBC and its broadcast from the Macy's parade in Manhattan. They spoke with host Al Roker, and gushed about the American spirit never letting up. 

Then the couple released a heartfelt video on Twitter, where they thanked troops for their service and commiserated with families who have lost loved ones to COVID. 

After that, it was on to the United States Coast Guard Station Brant Point on Nantucket. 

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President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden phoned in to the Today show on Thursday morning to speak with host Al Roker, who was broadcasting from the Macy's parade. The President told him: 'My message is after two years, we're back, America is back, there's nothing we're unable to overcome, Al, you're one of the reasons for that, pal. You're always up, always rooting'

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden phoned in to the Today show on Thursday morning to speak with host Al Roker, who was broadcasting from the Macy's parade. The President told him: 'My message is after two years, we're back, America is back, there's nothing we're unable to overcome, Al, you're one of the reasons for that, pal. You're always up, always rooting'

The couple were then whisked to the US Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket where they had virtual calls with troops around the world, and met with US Coast Guard personnel on the ground

The couple were then whisked to the US Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket where they had virtual calls with troops around the world, and met with US Coast Guard personnel on the ground

President Biden greets members of the coast guard at the US Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket on Thursday

President Biden greets members of the coast guard at the US Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket on Thursday 

President Joe Biden passes a challenge coin to a member of the United States Coast Guard at the United States Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket, Mass., Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, after virtually meeting with service members from around the world to thank them for their service and wish them a happy Thanksgiving

President Joe Biden passes a challenge coin to a member of the United States Coast Guard at the United States Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket, Mass., Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, after virtually meeting with service members from around the world to thank them for their service and wish them a happy Thanksgiving

Biden joked with the coast guard members and handed out challenge coins with the Presidential insignia on them

Biden joked with the coast guard members and handed out challenge coins with the Presidential insignia on them 

Jill wore her mask while neither the President nor any of the coast guard members did as they posed for a photo

Jill wore her mask while neither the President nor any of the coast guard members did as they posed for a photo 

They had virtual calls with troops around the world, then President Biden spoke to some of those who were there in person.   

After the call, the Bidens meet outside with about two dozen Coast Guard members stationed at the base.

The president passed around challenge coins that were given to him by the military aide who also carries the presidential football.

'I don't have coins,' Jill Biden joked as she just shook hands with the service members. They both spent several minutes talking to the Coast Guard members and posing for photos.

Biden said he was thankful for the service members and pointed out throughout his more than forty years in politics he has met with troops around the world.

Naomi Biden and her new fiance Peter Neal ride bikes on one of the trails on the compound before Thanksgiving dinner

Naomi Biden and her new fiance Peter Neal ride bikes on one of the trails on the compound before Thanksgiving dinner 

November 25,2021 Naomi Biden and her finance and a secret service agent on bikes outside Rubenstein compound

November 25,2021 Naomi Biden and her finance and a secret service agent on bikes outside Rubenstein compound

Naomi and her new fiance were quick out of the house on Thursday, whizzing away from the Secret Service on their bikes

Naomi and her new fiance were quick out of the house on Thursday, whizzing away from the Secret Service on their bikes 

"I’m not joking when I say I’m thankful for these guys – I’m thankful for them,

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