Staff Reports
Former President George W. Bush has quite the sense of humor, especially when it comes to family letters. According to his daughter Jenna Bush Hager, he once expressed a desire to do an “interpretive reading” of an angry letter from his mother, former First Lady Barbara Bush. The revelation came during an episode of “Today With Hoda & Jenna,” where Bush Hager recounted the amusing incident. Apparently, Barbara Bush was none too pleased with her granddaughter’s behavior while playing tennis, but instead of scolding her, President Bush found it hilarious and cheered her on. It was all in good fun, and the family ended up laughing so hard they couldn’t even speak. I mean, who wouldn’t want to see President Bush do an interpretive reading of an angry letter? It’s the kind of light-hearted family moment that reminds us that even politicians and First Ladies have their funny moments.
"We all know that feeling of getting in trouble." Jenna Bush Hager revealed on the #TodayShow that her father George W. Bush once "wanted to do an interpretive reading" of a "very" angry letter they once received from grandmother: https://t.co/XhUeSCXcRH pic.twitter.com/iFMR4wd2kZ
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In addition to sharing this humorous anecdote, Bush Hager also discussed her mother, former First Lady Laura Bush, during a previous episode of the show. She described her as a “steady rock” and admired her calm nature, even when her teenage daughters tried to rattle her. However, Bush Hager did admit to some awkward moments with her mom, particularly when they would go to Florida for baseball spring training and Laura Bush would point out cute boys to her and her sister. It’s those relatable teenage moments that remind us that even the First Lady can embarrass her kids sometimes.
Overall, these stories show the lighter side of the Bush family and serve as a reminder that even in the world of politics, family moments filled with laughter and love are just as important as the serious matters they deal with on a daily basis. It’s refreshing to see a different side of our former President and First Lady, and it reminds us that they are just like any other family, with all the quirks and humor that comes along with it. Politics can be a serious business, but it’s nice to be reminded that our leaders are also human beings who can find joy and laughter in the simple moments.
