George W. Bush On Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, 9/11 & Much More | PEN | TIME

Former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush sit down to discuss President Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, the Royal Family, 9/11, the 43rd President's paintings and much more in "George W. Bush: Portraits of Courage."
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George W. Bush On Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, 9/11 & Much More | PEN | TIME
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[@tricia9456]

STRONGLY DISLIKED this man as President, but politics aside, I absolutely adored him & still value the moment I met him. He's extremely warmhearted & welcoming. He always seems to have his heart & head in the right place when hes not under pressure. Can't wait for my copy of his book to get here. & former FLOTUS Laura Bush still looks AMAZING!

[@tricia9456]

The Bush family is a very sweet family. From the father down to the sons. Also, George W. H. Bush's wife was a very hard working First Lady who spent much of her time in the White House doing a lot of outreach for children. She was VERY big on education.

[@user-mb2vh6xt2q]

Trish Hwang ya I know what you mean he seems like a good man but his policies were wrong in my opinion

[@Jman926]

/G\ LIGHTNING LODGE 666 : Sadly that's not possiible anymore. RIP Barbara Bush. I remember meeting Rose Kennedy (I grew up in Hyannis, MA) when I was with my grandmother on Main St. in downtown Hyannis. She must have been 91 or 92 at the time. This was not long before her stroke which left her mostly housebound. She seemed like a very sweet, compassionate lady, who was always smiling. I remember her complimenting me on my eyes (they're very dark brown). Or perhaps that was her way of reminiding me to look people in the eyes during conversation, lol. In any case, I was young, but never forgot meeting her, and how gracious and kind she was.

[@fshoaps]

It doesn't matter if he's a 'nice guy', the fact of the matter is that the blood of thousands, and the pain of millions is on his hands.

[@Gilyslas]

GW has a great sense of humor.

[@1SmartMofo]

Bush, you did the best you could with the information you had.

[@jossylopes]

This guy has got a beautiful wife

[@replysoon3216]

I agree with that! Even though I don't care for Trump that much based on policy, I have to say his wife is by far the most beautiful first lady this nation has EVER seen. I'd whether look at a perfect bodied healthy young Slavic woman for 8 years than a "deflated face" fat ass American, denture wearing, man-sounding, fashion tasteless, Hillary Clinton and her confused husband (again) who bombed Serbia.

[@replysoon3216]

Hillary couldn't please her husband much less a whole nation. Ouch!

[@waledada6552]

With all his flaws (which we all have), you've got to appreciate the humanity of this man & his passion for veterans.

[@canadianweare5837]

It's wonderful to see the love in Laura's eyes.

[@SonofTheMostHigh23]

I've always loved Laura Bush!

[@juanromero9815]

Good for you Mr. President. I was one of the ones who criticized you, but given the times we are living in, I actually miss you. You are a good man!!!

[@invader8867]

He needs appreciations too. He did what he thought was the right thing for the country at that time.1000 times better than Trump. a good artist too.

[@JohnNoonan1]

if I had a vote in the USA I could never have voted for George W. but he does come across as a very likeable man in many interviews. Great sense of humour and dedication to those things he has always been passionate about.

[@Dsky40]

Always liked him as a person, didn’t always agree with his policies, didn’t vote for him, but he’s a decent man.. a very decent man

[@TheAmrita89]

This clearly shows how one single person can be two different people at the same time. His policies as a president might have been detestfull but with this I have really started to respect this man.

[@TheAmrita89]

agreed

[@talandscape8892]

amrita sarkar y

[@greatcesari]

Probably because Dick Cheney doesn't have his hand up Bush's ass anymore.

[@kassandraechebima2851]

no, respect is not the word you're looking for. The word is Love. Yes, it is indeed quite difficult to hate any man when you meet him. Respect? ...errrr

[@Rocker5593]

but now its the exact same thing with Bannon and Trump i mean check the guy out on Letterman back in 88 with Daves wacko coffee contraption, America needs that Trump back ahaha!!!

[@shelleycummings-giles6076]

I really like this guy. Sweet man and funny. Love his commitment to the vets. Good job George.

[@dominiklynton2536]

As much as i dislike and disagree with what he did as a president, i can't help but like him as a person now. Don't think i will ever say that about Trump.

[@jinkazama9015]

You think Hitler or Mussolini were jerks in private?

[@rkiry]

Yes, they both were BIG jerks in private.

[@dominiklynton2536]

+Jin Kazama - Yes, i don't think i would have liked either one of the two. I feel like the reason that Bush went into Iraq were that he was manipulated into it by Cheney and maybe some incompetence on his side, but i don't think he is an evil person, which Hitler and Mussolini were. If you want to know why i say that he was manipulated into the war by Cheney, then watch "The Secret History of ISIS" from PBS Frontline. It's really interesting and shows how the Iraq war came to be.

[@jinkazama9015]

ISIS didn't exist before Bush decided to invade Iraq, I don't see how this documentary would be relevant. In fact, not only Iraq had nothing tp dp with Al Qaida, Saddam Hussein was their enemy and imprisoned some of them just like Gaddafi. No, Bush isn't a little baby who was manipulated by Cheney. He was willing to further the New Worls Order that his father announced on september 11 1991. The speech is online and the date isn't a coincidence, it was an inside job.

[@dominiklynton2536]

+ Jin Kazam - ISIS came into existence BECAUSE of Iraq. In the documentation you see how plenty of government officials confirm, that they made up a connection between Al Quaida and Iraq, so they could justify invading Iraq. I wouldn't believe it, if it would be a Alex Jones documentation, but it's a document by PBS, which is publicly sponsored.

[@heyheyhey40]

I disagree with so much that he did, but redemption is available for all! I am proud of his current accomplishments and endeavors!

[@wade-he5wk]

Love him he have a good heart. And some how I feel sorry for him but he has a strong Woman holding him down. So all the best president Bush And GOB Bless you. Only GOD can judge your Heart.....

[@paulcleverley2158]

It's a great recovery. I have a new respect for him.

[@sharylfriendp]

I just love these two! Didn’t know he’s an artist! And a good one!

[@fishface123ism]

I am a life-long Dem...but I gotta say, this video really made me feel so good toward President G.W. Bush. And it is apparent his painting improvements, I mean really...the portraits really capture the person, which has got to be difficult. I so much hated the things Trump said to Jebby during the Primary last year...

[@tomie2tone763]

This video makes me feel good about the president , I was not very sure if I liked G.W. Bush while he was the president.. I know others thought he was not very good at the time, but this makes a difference , I can see his feelings here, I can tell he was really concerned about his job as president, I think Chaney was telling him what to do sometimes which made me mad at his administration but now I can tell he was a deliberate person who cared deeply and dearly about his job as president, so thank you Mr. President , thank you for being there for us all ! I am a fan now so Thanks! tomie2tone

[@sismeo1]

MY GOSH, I MISS GEORGE!!!!!!! Call it the Trump effect.

[@charlesstanley9982]

Gretchen Von Balbach you are ignorant. Must be a product of your upbringing

[@RochelleEskue]

+Gretchen Von Balbach I will speak to you without the disrespect and anger you've displayed. Are you North American raised in the United States? Did you attend public schools? If so, are you still enrolled? There's a reason I ask these questions.

[@paultaylor3169]

Trump will comprehensively leave Bush in his shadow. Trump is streets if not fists ahead of Bush. I am not an American and I can see it from this great distance.

[@juancpgo]

AHAHAHAHHAHAHAH exactly man

[@wordforger]

I didn't agree with a LOT of his policies as President, but I remember he at least had a sense of compassion for people, and a moral compass. When 9/11 happened less than a year into his presidency, he did what he could to pull the country together and ensure it wouldn't happen again. Honestly, I would not have liked to be in his shoes for that. Do I agree with every decision he made? No. I didn't at the time, and I still don't, but... the world turns, and the country moves on. We remember that the man is not the office. A lousy man can be a great President, and a good man can be a lousy President. And most people have a mix of good and bad to them. The media covers the bad, and utterly ignores any good. History, though... History allows for complexity. Maybe it will be kinder to Bush than we thought.

[@LindaCasey]

That's really good ... no kidding ...

[@RawJewel]

His art is pretty good.

[@willpugh8865]

bush at the end of trumps inauguration; "that was some weird shit" say what you want about him as a politician i like him as a person and think hes hilarious

[@strahipopovic9165]

Well...He can definitely win academy award for the best acting!

[@troyajohnson26]

When he said, "Symbiotic", I immediately pictured him chuckling afterwards. Like there was an impressionist saying it.

[@Icewingful]

I've never really agreed with him but I fully understand the difficulties he was put through, and especially after seeing this, I know he tried his best and I have every bit of respect for him.

[@mdogzino]

that moment when speaking to w. is considered an honour cause you know "who" is in office.

[@walkingblueraven4088]

Good video ... Thank you for posting.

[@alijama8623]

Thank you family

[@gemmawee67]

Don't know about his ratings as a president, but as a person he is immensely likeable. Such a lovable couple.

[@antonioosmar8961]

GOD Bless!!!

[@Jordannicole66]

Awesome and selfless

[@deomartinez77]

I hated him as president; but I gotta admit, the guy is super talented when it comes to painting.

[@xxoooOFxx]

I like George W Bush the man much better than the president.

[@albertedward4837]

Really enjoyed this...thanks Mr. President for being normal. God bless.

[@joboblee]

I absolutely despised your presidency, Mr. Bush. Please be our President again!

[@juvi6787]

He comes across as a very nice person! I´ve always been mad at him - but now - he seems almost human. Very interesting little video, this!

[@vickicarr1860]

I'm glad President Bush has found peace in retirement. We all deserve that. In this video he proclaims a lot of love for our vets. Personally I feel (1) It's his policies as president that created the situations were our wonderful warriors were wounded. And (2) it would be much better if the proceeds of his art-book were donated to the Wounded Warriors Project or an equivalent resource for our vets.

[@pictures4urears]

I have always admired Miss Bush for her poise and class.

[@nahuelma97]

I can't help but like him. He seems very likable here, and I absolutely love how involved in this he seems too

[@gracegangsta6180]

I love this

[@peterhallett2256]

Wow.I miss George W.

[@bigdickpornsuperstar]

Then you're an idiot.

[@fishface123ism]

WOW--had to comment again...the one below, I made without watching further, but his dedication to the Vets and their "seen and unseen wounds" is moving. And you can tell that his paintings not only honor those people, but they honor his self too, and create healing for him too. You can always see the more rapid aging any president undergoes, because of their intense job. So, I am proud of W!!

[@acetum_]

George is so cute.

[@LloydAntonyLB]

Well done, TIME.

[@MunroviaPictures]

Most adorable ex president.

[@unclewatt9028]

his paintings are slick awesome

[@BoonesFarm50]

God Bless you, Mr. President

[@michelles4]

There is a lot of bullying hateful comments below, but I know that people know he was a great president and is a good man. I pray every Sunday at church for the Bush family, for there good health, happiness, and allow them to continue their good work for America and around the world. Book #1 bestseller!!!

[@kenjames3346]

Always nice to see you Mr. President. Thank You!

[@johnathanlong9425]

Who is this person? Where was he during his presidency? I think discovering painting is making him a better person. Or maybe Trump being so bad just makes him look better by comparison. Bravo, W. Continue to learn.

[@atravismoore]

That was beautiful.

[@ClaudyArfaras]

President Bush seems better and better with each passing day. His artwork is surprisingly mature and seasoned to be such a young Artist. Adding beauty to the world is never a bad thing and a great legacy to leave behind. I hope for many many more decades of work. Just do it, Mr. President....

[@debborahholly6714]

I'm impressed with his style.

[@marcuszarate1513]

Dam I never truly knew Bush as a person. He is a good person over all and someone that won't judge you bc of the colour of your skin. Gracias Amigo much respect for you.

[@ivan_ka2363]

He would most probably be a infinitely better President today than he in actual fact was. He sounds way more sensitive, cultivated warm hearted and reflective.

[@saintrod1162]

Nice paintings, I've never painted anything that was any good but I do wish to learn one day and I would be happy if I can come close to his painting style.

[@ebiyejombo]

Bush wasen't perfect,but he did what he had to do to protect America at a very crazy time!

[@nunonunes097]

*If you are a war criminal clap your hands*

[@nunonunes097]

Clap them Bush what the **** are you and your friends waiting for.

[@SamAceRothstein]

now that cheney is no longer whispering in his ear, you can easily see that bush is genuinely a good hearted man. i've seen him in other recent interviews too and he seems much more insightful, intelligent, and compassionate at this point in his life, not sure if that's attributed to seeing trump all the time though.

[@elibakshi8799]

Sweet!

[@josecook7922]

amen✨

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

What a great President and human being...

[@beatricearbaiza3608]

These words out of his mouth...I never heard him speak so intelligently when he was president. Too bad for us, too bad for the world actually-that he did not take up painting BEFORE he became president. He seems to have acquired some wisdom and humanity missing before.

[@vsings1091]

He seems like such a nice man and it's such a shame he was president.

[@Korokukanas]

Wow Amazing! 😁

[@colin240359]

So awesome!!! Admiration.

[@bracketvilletexas]

Mr. President this is fantastic. Love it.

[@ladyelainefairchilde4632]

Never seen him without a suit❤️🇺🇸

[@ractsninjas]

he might not have been the greatest president, but I will always will remember him and how nice he always seemed on TV. unlike our current president.

[@doodelay]

He's 70? he looks 60

[@TomDeVito]

I never thought I say this but W please come back we need a good laugh

[@williamchiong6582]

I got a crush on Laura Bush and this is a compliment.

[@christineclaiborne3139]

Beautiful art work Mr. President. Truly drawn from the hands of God.

[@gsudla5419]

I was the one that saved them that nerve respect

[@TomekinaOfa]

Great story great to see he's doing well God Bless

[@jenniferreding9382]

Incredible! It's a lesson to us all on how we may continue to contribute to society as we grow older.

[@MohamedB614]

I Miss George too 😂😂😂😂

[@TheGiftActivator]

I want to see him actually painting for start to finish. I’ll wait!

[@salmanige318]

First... but very fascinating.

[@xiaobai5]

I always like president Bush,great man!

[@Citizen_X.]

He caused the death of many innocent children and other people who were not terrorists. Americans don't understand that the more innocent people you kill the more terrorists are created. Even after so many years of bombing poor countries, terrorism has only increased. Imagine your little son or daughter killed because of a bombing by American drones and tell me what you think of him now.

[@christopherpettway]

what a big improvement since the cat's wonderful

[@jedirevan1582]

Keep up the good work Mr President. I disagreed with you on many things but enjoyed the knowledge that you did what you thought was in this countries best interest.

[@lostinaninteger]

Didn't agree with his politics, or more likely, the politics of the people around him, but never thought he was a bad person. Anyone who can keep learning at his age impresses me. He sent people into danger, but he still respects, cares for, and stands by them. Will that be true of the new guy?

[@williamlint8581]

NICE

[@adributu]

it's amazing how, when compared to Trump, he sounds so eloquent and almost intelligent!

[@nitav5075]

What a nice guy.

[@mimiego7737]

Love bush personality

[@kazitejwar5452]

He's my 44th favorite president

[@AvalancheOfFire]

Political ideologies do not define a person. George W. Bush is a prime example of that.

[@ghlogman]

I think they show the National Gallery in London when Laura Bush references it, not the one in Washington, D.C.

[@alexjordon2595]

Good Job Bush! love the paintings brotha!

[@R4Y2k]

when GWB suddenly is very very appealing in retrospective :P

[@joelmoseley1386]

One of my favorite first ladies...

[@YouTube2021FM]

Just a heads up - that's a picture of the National Gallery in London, UK, not Washington DC!

[@luiscq1660]

That is incredible, in 5 years he has managed to paint that well? O.O

[@RawJewel]

I remember being so disappointed both times he won but I'd love to have him over Trump! Trump takes the US to a new low!

[@Anonymousmmmmmmmmmm]

RawJewel dont be so naive !

[@vivpace7049]

RawJewel he only WON once. Supreme ct CHOSE once.

[@Fredoboy1]

The Bleachening Right, because nothing says Trumps about the American people like appointing the Secretary of state the CEO of Exxon mobile, the head of housing and development a fuckin brain surgeon who was against the fair housing act (who he ran against), made the secretary of education Betsy Devos who's wanted to privatise education (which she would profit from). Not to mention lying about getting Mexico to pay for his wall, and promising to release his tax returns. And saying Obama wiretapped trump tower when his national security advisor was caught having communication with the Russians before he won the election (which is illegal). But yeah, liberals.

[@johnmckenna6162]

George W. Bush - "I told them, it was a hard job!" Donald Trump - "I know. It was harder than I thought" "I was the DECIDER. The buck stopped with me" "Not with me. I blamed Obama for everything" "I looked in Putin's eyes and I thought I saw his soul" "I made deals with him to steal the election" "My brother helped me steal mine" "It's the electoral college that counts, right?" "Popular vote means nothing" "Damn Putin" "Damn Obama"...

[@johnmckenna6162]

I guess you can't take anything for granted, even the most basic presidential traits. To think we used to call Bush the C student and make fun of his literacy skills.

[@docmar3528]

Super chill dude ni didnt realize itI when he was in office.!👌😎 then again i was just a high school punk at the time

[@geneparmesan3661]

01:17 isn't that the national gallery in london instead of the one in washington, dc?