George W. Bush’s Daughter Reflects on Obama’s Impact During His Inauguration

Jenna Bush Hager offered a humorous take on a viral moment between her father, former President George W. Bush, and Barack Obama during a recent inauguration. A deaf social media user, Jackie G (@tismejackieg), shared a playful lip-reading interpretation of the two presidents’ lighthearted exchange, joking that Obama was a “bad influence” as the pair appeared to joke and laugh together.

The clip, featuring Obama teasing Bush about “behaving,” quickly spread across social media, sparking amused reactions from fans. Jackie G reminded viewers that lip reading isn’t always accurate but enjoyed sharing the funny moment nonetheless.

On the Today show the next day, Jenna revealed that her family’s group chat was full of laughter over her dad’s newfound viral fame. She joked that Bush seemed to be fighting back laughter during the ceremony and playfully blamed Obama for his mischief. “You can’t fault my dad entirely,” she said with a smile, adding that Obama seemed to bring out Bush’s playful side. “It’s sweet how they turn into old friends whenever they’re together.”