"When you realize you took an edible" — Netizens react to George W. Bush seemingly looking amused at Trump's inauguration 

Former US President George W. Bush appears to have become an internet sensation following his actions at the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump. Videos showing his animated expressions went viral.

During the ceremony, he was also seen flashing his eyes from side to side while having a slightly mischievous grin. His expressions have sparked a range of memes across social media platforms. Sharing a video of his expressions on X, one user (@heyshanb) wrote:

“Idgaf what anyone says. I love George Bush and his 10-year-old-Christmas-concert-spirit.”

This garnered a number of reactions from netizens, some of whom even put forward comical theories for his actions. Another user shared the same video asking “How would you describe George W Bush?” and the internet poured their opinions out. One X user suggested:

“when you realize you took an edible before doing something serious.”

Meanwhile, other internet users pointed out that George W. Bush did not applaud during Donald Trump’s speech as others continued with their puns.

“George Bush is a bitter old ungrateful man to his country. He didn’t clap during President Trumps speech! He’s basically a democrat now,” a person suggested.

“Never the man we all thought he was back in the day. I’m embarrassed I ever supported him,” a netizen opined.

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George W. Bush also had a moment with Barack Obama during the ceremony

Bush and Obama were seen interacting with each other during the swearing-in ceremony. However, according to the New York Post, Barack Obama reportedly asked George W. Bush how they could "stop what's happening" while the ceremony was underway. It must be noted that this was not an explicit statement but a light-hearted interpretation of a lip reader.

Jackie Gonzalez, a deaf woman and an interpreter, shared a viral video of what she believed the two former presidents discussed during a lighthearted moment. A clip of Obama and Bush laughing during Trump’s swearing-in quickly gained attention online, with many speculating about their exchange.

Gonzalez clarified that whatever she lip-read from the exchanges was unreliable as these statements were merely speculative.

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It’s unclear where it is customary, but there is a record of outgoing Presidents leaving letters for the incoming ones. In his letter to Obama, George W. Bush congratulated him on becoming President and described it as the start of an incredible chapter in his life. He noted that only a few understood the weight of such responsibility and the challenges ahead.

Bush acknowledged there would be difficult times, criticism, and disappointments but reminded Obama that he could find comfort in faith, support from his loving family, and encouragement from a nation rooting for him, including George W. Bush himself. He expressed confidence that Obama would be inspired by the strength and compassion of the American people.