Jenna Bush Hager reacts to Biden exiting the race for president

TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager shares her perspective on President Biden making the historic decision to end his reelection campaign. "We need to remember people are human," she says.
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[@lhartwig2354]

We as a country didn’t decide to become divided. Powerful people used divisive rhetoric to divide us for their benefit.

[@TSV167]

Indeed! This is no longer about political parties. It is now about good vs evil. According to plan, there is now more falsehood in circulation than Truth; evil is believed to be good and good is seen as evil. One must learn to discern between good and evil which only comes from God.

[@viannanolen-peters1392]

So true!

[@cherylb6755]

Like choosing to love, one chooses to hear and to listen and to act on the divisive rhetoric. 🦅🇺🇸

[@dianemanson7756]

Well put! Totally agree.

[@ST52655]

@@TSV167Amen

[@Tony-dk1bp]

Jenna, you come from great stock. I am a Democrat but I loved your Grand Pa too. He was a man of tremendous integrity and NOTHING is more important.

[@matt3024]

As a Democrat and an American,, I applaud you Ms.Bush. Thank you.

[@kevinc3603]

True American and so as her grandfather was

[@abbytrainham3854]

Jenna does such an amazing job at being bipartisan! I know her dad is so incredibly proud of her in this role, as he should be! Well said Jenna! ❤

[@hwcanotabot]

She is amazing! And she sounds like she means what she says which is really important.

[@happyhaf130]

Jenna is such a kindhearted person - a testament to her good hearted family.

[@marlinkojak9882]

thank you Jenna for such kind word in this time of troubled times

[@samarmisra4922]

I can see that. I met her sister Barbara at an event in Atlanta once and loved the vibes.

[@cmantillaify]

This country needs more Jenna’s ! Beautifully said. What you said is what makes this country distinctive and great.

[@Rook98766]

Her daddy was bad preisdent

[@Rondatompers.]

@@Rook98766that’s not true so stop your negativity

[@RebelBuddha1971]

I’ve really come to like Jenna. I was not a fan of her father’s presidency, but in retrospect think he was and is a decent man. How things have deteriorated in 15+ years. 😢

[@DevinFowler-b3t]

I’m much the same, I think her father was at times misguided but I think he led based on what he thought the majority of voters wanted to see within the country

[@RollingRainbowBarb]

If you told me in 2004, I’d miss dubya in 20 years, I’d not have believed you. Yet here we are.

[@marcverresen]

Jenna is such a good soul. A real inspiration to be kind to one another. We are all in this world together.

[@victorianmelody46]

I don't know how people continue after losing children. His first wife and daughter both died in a car crash, and his son died 10 years ago of brain cancer. He also has overcome a stuttering disorder. My respect goes out to him and his family.

[@Ericah81]

Yes, and he also was having an affair with Jill at the very same time.

[@fawnnelson3369]

@@Ericah81Rumors like this is what's wrong this country.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

@@Ericah81does everything that comes out of your mouth need fact checking?

[@ShellyBomb]

​@@Ericah81 What in God's name are you talking about ... Please 🤐‼️

[@ShellyBomb]

​@@Ericah81🧐 THE FACTS: Joe Biden's first wife died in a horrible automobile accident in 1972. Three years later, Joe's brother introduced Jill to Joe in 1975!!! 🫡

[@LovedByYou]

Oh I absolutely love what she said!!! People can feel how they want about President Biden but that man loves his family, holds so much empathy for others, and loves his country without a doubt in his mind. ❤ IHope that’s how he can be remembered

[@drlucy1137]

But she has not said a thing about Trumps children.. Jenna go look at the attacks on Trump and his grandaughter. Vile comments about a seventeen year old who wanted to tell the people about her Grampa. You are all talk and BS

[@Bubbles112-c8v]

They shall be known by their fruits.

[@Greatday68]

Biden so loved his family he did a quid pro quo to keep his son from being investigated by Ukraine. Biden loved his family so much he showered with his underaged daughter. He loves his country so much that while he was VP, he allowed the FDA to be taken over by the drug companies. Biden has so much empathy he called black children future super predators.

[@MatthewsFav]

@LovedBy You, I'm not big Biden fan. However I would never wish him ill health or anything bad. People need to start realizing you can disagree with somebody but not hate them. This hatred is coming from both sides of our political spectrum and that is just sad.

[@aldicaro4256]

Leaving the border open then lying about it, shows you how much he doesn’t cRe about human life, it’s all for profit

[@curryhumphreys5037]

I am not American and we often look across the border in shock. Having said I am impressed with Jenna's comments. She reminds us that politicians are human and they make huge personal sacrifices to do this work. We need to be kinder and honour those who stand for office.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Biden is a fine statesman and a decent man.

[@dimitrioskantakouzinos8590]

Well, the entire world looked in shock at how your Prime Minister applauded a Waffen SS member.

[@colleenporter1119]

You are correct. If only it would occur to Trump. As a country that values our freedoms we will get behind Kamala . It's time to break that glass ceiling. 💙 Say a prayer for us across the border my friend.

[@idamohler6356]

I totally agree. Kindness is a better way to live. I'm concerned about the disheartening rhetoric here in 🇨🇦 as well. Thanks for your positive reflection. 😊

[@jeepgurl1379]

Don’t judge a book by its cover. Thanks to legacy media, some Americans have been hijacked by feelings over policy. Keep this up and the country will be doomed.

[@RadioLaPrincess]

I'm a Democrat but I remember when George HW Bush lost. He was sad but conceded gracefully. He could have acted like Trump but he was a class act. I had some great conversations with McCain supporters when he conceded. I disagreed with him politically but respected him. I miss those days, and yes I blame Trump for that because he was so divisive.

[@senorcougar7857]

Kind of like Hillary…

[@MackenzieKanis]

Yep we're divided but Obama did that then the media spews lies about Trump cause they don't like him and then their rhetoric leads to an assassination attempt. Such loving and caring group who see people has humans. Also loved the way HC responded to losing in 2016.

[@gallery7596]

@@senorcougar7857 Yes, though she was crushed to have been beaten by him, in the end Hillary did concede to Trump- the guy who clings to his fantasy that he actually won in 2020. Absolutely one of the worst and possibly most dangerous presidents in US history.

[@dustinmoors8889]

Agree!! George HW was a class human being.

[@gallery7596]

@@dustinmoors8889 Yes, he was. Bush Sr. even became friends with Bill Clinton and the two of them worked together on charity fundraisers.

[@Stacey_Mae]

She's very emotional 😢 Well said Jenna

[@carlocalingasan998]

Isn't she the one who sneaked into a liquor store when she was underaged? gosh i feel old now.

[@janinelemieux3099]

Well her grandfather & father were presidents so she understands.

[@irenec3633]

BS they Kiss Bidem Intestines

[@irenec3633]

Emotional is went this Man died in pensilvania and Triumph took a bullet for democracy something they don't believe on Hipocrits

[@willaraybould4248]

Jenna Bush has so much class. She’s very articulate and just lovely!

[@stevenjamison5896]

Unlike Trump, history will be kind to President Biden.

[@san209nha9]

History already rated Pres Biden. "500 historians ranks Lincoln the best, Biden 14th-best president" in 2/2024" Since the last Infrastructure Bill in 1956, after 65 years, in 2021 Biden had a new Infrastructure Bill and CHIP and Science that set the American economy to prosper for another 8 years.

[@melsockman9615]

And should be.

[@flyfly2850]

With this kind of comment just remember, you're part of the problem in our country!

[@Rook98766]

Dint think so

[@mmedrano8334]

Biden's incompetence almost caused a civil war.

[@sheilamesick5964]

Jenna your words helped me this morning, I hope the world not only remembers Joe Biden and his service to our country and democracy, but also he is a human.

[@cindyoconnell2471]

He has hurt our country and has been extremely dishonest to the American people. He and his family have greatly profited off of Joe’s political career.

[@sharonjones8497]

Who are these people who did not think Biden was human....what a stupid thing to be saying. Lots of people on both sides criticized His family for elder abuse.

[@lindamcdaniel2419]

What has Joey the resident has done for this country please enlighten me.He has ruined this country.Worst president ever.

[@hannahwetzel3195]

I loved what she said about how we forgot that he is human. We are all humans and i think when we post awful things about Biden on social media people forget that you are talking about somebodies dad, father, grandfather, son, etc.

[@melaniedavis9222]

So what you're saying is you agree they shouldn't post horrible things about Trump. Good for you!

[@TSV167]

@@melaniedavis9222 Imprinted on my memory is the scene at GHWBush's funeral where all of the ex-prez's & wives were inhospitable and shunned DJT & Melania including GWB&Laura. They were also passing around a note about something to one another but not to the latter. It was ugly! I know now since so much has been exposed since then, that the "dehumanize T---p" campaign was well underway down to recent branding him a criminal thru crooked law practices in NY & DC and even a scheme to as--------ate.

[@sharonjones8497]

Who are these people who forgot he was human? I need names.

[@lauradunn-xy8mw]

See this is how the political parties should interact. I’m a Democrat, but even back when the bushes were president you still had respect for your president because he ran his self presidential.

[@Bookdragonfoodie]

I think you’re remembering the past with rose-colored glasses. Democrats hated dubya when he was president. I remember the atmosphere after 9/11 was pretty scary, not just because of the attack but because you couldn’t say anything against dubya. I love him now though and think he’s a good man (Jenna has so much to do with my changed opinion of him). There’s always been a great divide but I do agree that it’s worse now

[@GeorgiaRawson]

@@lauradunn-xy8mw I agree. Even if I didn't vote for. the president, I never felt fearful over what they would do because even if our policies were different, I knew they had the best interests of the country and all of its inhabitants in mind. Trump was the first one that filled me with dread, fear, dislike. He brought such anger, hatred for anyone that looked different, sounded different, prayed differently, or voted differently. He's a despicable sociopath in my opinion.

[@MauriceHolmes-gn7zq]

Facts

[@dannyt7269]

Even if Trump were a democrat, I’d still be scared for our country. It’s not the policies, it’s the character of the person that’s the issue.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Did y’all really hate him, or did you just love making fun of his verbal gaffes? “Breadwinners that put food on their family,” was a staple, part of the GW is dumb narrative. I don’t remember dems handling him with kid gloves after 9/11. I remember he was criticized for reading Pete the Goat. There was also considerable opposition to the invasion of Iraq, but once our soldiers were in harm’s way, that got turned way down. I’d say that there was plenty of left wing vitriol against Bush the Younger, but the tone was way different. It was less bitter.

[@richoneplanet7561]

Thank you Jenna! Well said! 👏👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿👏🏻👏

[@debbieallen2060]

I vote for not just good policies but a president who has a good heart. President Biden united our country . We are still healing from Trump's presidency . This country was so divided when he left office. It's just the truth.

[@TSV167]

How do you know their heart? Only God knows anyone's heart. Sadly, you have been brain-washed and it is a deliberate process. It has come down to good vs evil where good is considered to be evil. Your ability to think and reason, or that you need to, has been taken from you. The complete truth will be revealed pretty soon. Much prayer is ongoing worldwide and you will be shocked; you should ask God to teach you to discern between light and darkness 🥹

[@sherrymeans1106]

Biden did not unite this country at all!!

[@Debbie-m7f]

@@debbieallen2060 united our country 😂😂😂

[@HH-gv8mx]

Joe Biden is a fine statesman, and , a decent and kind human being.

[@diegoflores9237]

If Biden isn't competent to be a candidate he's not competent to be president. Remove Biden from office

[@katelynjohnson9229]

This could not be further from the truth.

[@diegoflores9237]

If Biden isn't competent to be a candidate he's not competent to be president. Remove Biden from office

[@pmclaughlin4111]

@katelynjohnson9229 it is you who could not be further from the truth. C'mon climb out of your silo of hate and propaganda lies and into the sunlight. Sunlight is said to be the best disinfectant and can help rid you of that covering of cult slime.

[@larsp5109]

@@katelynjohnson9229Only those who are extremely biased and blind would make such a statement. Those who look objectively acknowledge this.

[@loril.mangold8160]

Thank You Jenna Bush, you have been so kind, and learned so much from your Grandfather, you have his grace and knowledge, and Love, he speaks through you

[@ellenherman9543]

If only we could get the rest of the human race to feel that way❤

[@Amanda-k3g1n]

Thank you, Jenna. President Biden is a kind and caring man. He has everything it takes to be a father figure, a good person, a real man and a real president. It was him who took the country out of the crisis and got it back on its feet. I cried a lot when I heard that he is stepping down for the sake of the country and the party. Love President Biden, he deserves the best. He is our HERO💙🧢💙

[@JamieLC82]

How did he get our country out of a crisis?

[@PaulaGPDX]

​@@JamieLC82 - Should we start with keeping our country from sliding into a recession after the worst pandemic in a century? Or fighting to lower prescription drug prices and cap insulin prices at $35 when they'd reached close to $1800 a month? Or freeing up money for infrastructure projects creating jobs and strengthening our communities? Or keeping us out of a war when the world went mad, and dictators took over countries left and right? Or perhaps refraining from anger, pettiness, and violent rhetoric after insurrectionists stormed our most sacred institutions of democracy, possibly staving off the beginnings of a civil war? I'm not trying to be rude, but besides building a quarter of a wall (I'm guessing, I can't remember how much of it wasn't completed), and lowering taxes for the rich and corporations, and (I'll give him credit here) increasing the standard deductions for 1040 taxes and EITC, what did Trump accomplish in his four years in office?

[@Kty4419]

I’m from the uk and totally agree with what Jenna has said! Xo💛

[@carolablue5293]

A 50-year career has come to a close. It's one for the history books.

[@diegoflores9237]

A career of enriching himself and damaging the usa

[@Sandra-ic7kc]

It’s just sad the way it ended 😢

[@9ball989]

Thank God he's done.

[@LecaroJ]

@@Sandra-ic7kc He didn't want it that way. Just a short time ago, he was upset by those suggesting that he retire and he said angrily "Run against me!"

[@retyfuller4641]

A 50 years doing nothing for ppl of USA😢

[@twain3074]

Nobody from Bush/Cheney, and honestly none but a couple of Trump/Pence were in attendance at the RNC convention.. THAT speaks volumes.

[@leonardol4745]

But does that really mean anything considering how everything has changed?

[@twain3074]

@@leonardol4745 ...what 'changed' was that the GOP stopped being a political party and started being a crime family. Don is Don, and everybody in the party is in service to HIM rather than the country. If you cross him, you 'sleep with the fishes' politically. I can name you many.

[@bartj7843]

What? The entire right can’t stand the Bush’s and the Cheney’s. What is telling is that they weren’t wanted there.

[@FactsMattuh]

I think it'd be good to remind voters WHY Pence isn't on the ticket - and wasn't at the convention. Because after four years of doing Trump's dangerous bidding, Pence refused to go along with a coup attempt and instead honored his oath and the Constitution. THAT is why Pence isn't there. VOTE BLUE.

[@Jeanbug1320]

Indeed!

[@kenan-keke]

Media needs to be held accountable for poking the fire and driving the divide we have today.

[@kellyharper8072]

Absolutely!

[@rjg2112]

Media yes and Trump!

[@sammyrust5128]

@@kenan-keke The division started with Rush Limbaugh and ballooned on right wing radio.

[@skyegypze3982]

I think you really only have one person to blame. And it goes for every country News Corp/fox Corporation airs in.

[@robbyel3958]

We need more Jenna Bush Hager's speaking out

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

I'm sorry, but, I cannot think of one kind thing to say about Donald Trump, and I never could, even decades ago, when he was just a "businessman".

[@maggie2936-q1m]

Same

[@florencesmithsmith1490]

The good news is that no one cares

[@713devereux]

@@maggie2936-q1m Me too

[@sfc334]

lolllllllll decades ago when he was democrat? Spoiler alert: he still is.

[@memecakes4436]

Luckily there are lots who say kind things about him 😂

[@elainekavros7965]

A very strong heart felt Thank You President Biden!

[@SoCalDogDad]

Very well said, Jenna. Unfortunately, because Trump and his cronies, this country will never be the same. As much as we'd all like it to be it never will. He's created a divide and a fracture that will never be repaired. Though I never voted for your father or grandfather, and didn't agree with them, I never felt like our democracy as a nation was at stake, or we as a nation were threatened in anyway. With Trump I do.

[@ElinWinblad]

From a personal standpoint, the only divide I saw was coming from MEDIA the few valleys I watched on TV of Trump. He always talked about coming together. He would hold up a pride flag at one of them and he was the only president that made a executive order to stop violence against the LGBT worldwide, but he was called racist for that, which is interesting and sad

[@luckypupito1344]

There's that old "our democracy as a nation is at stake" propaganda again. 🤣

[@GeorgiaRawson]

​@@luckypupito1344To an extremely large population, a Trump presidency is a definite threat to democracy. To us, it's reality not propaganda.

[@analiciacomas9247]

MAGA 2024

[@analiciacomas9247]

Trump 2024

[@sarachazindonaldson909]

thank you for reminding us to keep it classy!

[@Davidmiller-b8h]

Jena is a class act, brought up the right way!!!!!!!

[@dorothytenute2710]

The difference is your grandpa and your dad were not authoritarian-loving wannabe dictators.

[@Satawolf]

Uhhhhhh uhhhhh G.W wasn't a war criminal

[@randyjordan5521]

Yep, but Joe Biden is. Authoritarian dictators charge their political opponents with crimes to try to prevent them from running for office.

[@LovedByYou]

Wait WHAT?!?

[@ulfw]

Oh yea the fake war dad and his crazy VP Cheney lol

[@rabindergangapersad3665]

Huh

[@georgemaxey5935]

BIDEN stay strong and be HEALTHY VOTE BLUE no matter WHO!!!!! no to agenda 47 no to project 2025!!!!!!

[@sfc334]

trump IS a blue, so just mark any box on the ballot.

[@ElinWinblad]

What about agenda 2030 from the UN?

[@diegoflores9237]

If Biden isn't competent to be a candidate he's not competent to be president. Remove Biden from office

[@Cherice420]

AMEN 🙏🏽

[@danielbonner8309]

Vote blue nobody who? Sounds like a cult.

[@Bigwille1999]

We need to bring back the human to politics!!! Absolutely agree

[@sueveleke455]

So true. thank you Jenna. You have a big heart.

[@dianeruckdeschel9773]

Well done Jenna! Jenna, a President's daughter, knows first hand what she is talking about. Put a little love in your heart, as the song says. Walk in one another's shoes. We need to stop bashing each other's political views. That is not how we make our country great again! Thank you Jenna for your insight!

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

This is what social media and being able to blab about any rude thought you have instantly has wrought.

[@chicagolc7022]

Indeed. In. Deed.

[@adamgranger5653]

I don't agree with every policy decision that Biden made during his term but i have immense respect for him for understanding that this country needs a leader who has the charisma and the energy to be able to adequately perform the duties of the President which he recognizes he no longer has the ability to do.

[@ttaylor758]

He wasn’t the one to recognize it

[@diegoflores9237]

If Biden isn't competent to be a candidate he's not competent to be president. Remove Biden from office

[@donnadrane4977]

Yes to what you said here, but I also feel his own party pushed him out.

[@Debbie-m7f]

@@donnadrane4977 thank god☠️

[@mrs.meaney1748]

He did not say he couldn't run the country. He knows and I believe he can and is. He did say he could not do that and run at the same time. I don't think many of us could. Kamala is one of the few.

[@sabadidon]

Very well said Jenna..

[@jujubees711]

I love jenna bush. Her dad, George and the Obamas represented unity between the parties that we don't see today. My heart aches for those days. However, the division between the parties wasn't due to Biden. Biden is a soft spoken good hearted man. If Mitt Romney was the former Republican president, It would be completely different Between the two parties. You have two gentle men. The division and harshness began when Trump took office. Republicans like Trump because he's a fighter, and that's what we have fighting in America. Unfortunately, yhe division and harshness won't go away now that Biden stepped down. It will continue As long as Trump or any MAGA that emulates Trump will keep it alive. And it will not go away unless Republicans choose a different different type of leader. One that is more professional, ethical, accountable, responsible, and wise. One who tries to find compromise and solutions between the two parties rather than division. But right now MAGA is preparing Kamela as their next target. Trump is getting his insults ready about Kamala, as we speak.

[@nomanisanisland117]

Thank you for this. Yes, divisons have always existed. But Trump allowed those to define our very laws (the Muslim ban, for example) to such an extent that he enabled a lot of people with previously QUIETLY divisive views to come out in public and express vile views with their full chest, things we never saw at a Bush rally. Let's not act like we can all just take a page from Joe Biden's book and sit at the dinner table with our MAGA relatives and be "the bigger person." He earned the privilege to make this decision, but it's still privilege.

[@lastjob2011]

I see no kindness, no humanity in Don at all. Angry, mean-spirited, full of hatred. He encourages his supporters to be their worst selves. He has never united the country.

[@PaulaGPDX]

Well said! I can't understand why his followers can't see through all the lies and manipulations. Even today, Trump had a chance to be different and show himself to be a better man, especially after what happened at his last rally. That's what his campaign people said he'd do. But did he? Nope! He just dialed up the petulance, nastiness, and insulting rhetoric, and it was so bad, you could actually see some of his supporters frowning and squirming behind him. That can't be a good sign! 😂

[@herdbarus-gunning6501]

My Dad was in USMC and he taught us no matter the party they are still our president and we should give him the respect the office holds!

[@PaulaGPDX]

Exactly! It's so cool to hear you say that!! 💖

[@sabrinaplourde-realestatep4643]

I am so proud of women today!! She MUST win! The other side wants to control women and the other is a woman! We’ve come so far, let’s keep going! Women are AMAZING!!!

[@smithiega]

A great reminder of the lack of class Donald Trump brings to the oval office. That's as kind as I can be about that man.

[@joycefreeman2462]

Well said Jenna, well said. Our children are watching what we say and what we do.

[@aDaily1222]

I am a liberal. I remember Bush being a great President. I have nothing against Republicans, only Trumpers.

[@elizabethhurley1129]

Amen.

[@renatofabbro5263]

I take it you're talking about George H. W. Bush. The second Bush was absolutely terrible and widely disliked by liberals. The first one was at least tolerable.

[@aDaily1222]

@@renatofabbro5263 No, I'm talking about George W. Bush I didn't think he was terrible. He was conservative, and I didn't agree with a lot of his views, but he did well during 9/11 and was able to Unite the country. Maybe I'm just going easy on him because Trump is just so bad that he makes anybody look good, but I think we all called him President, and we were one country, which was more than what we could say with Trump.

[@melissavangroesbeck5977]

@@renatofabbro5263I adored her Dad!!! Just adored 💕 and I was a Democrat and voted for Gore(huge mistake).. her dad is such a kind and loving human (as is Laura).. I do enjoy other opinions but he is one of my favorite presidents for sure.

[@melissavangroesbeck5977]

@@aDaily1222he did an amazing job at uniting people after 9/11, I looked to him for strength during that time. He was beyond heart broken.

[@roxanneduarte4185]

The U.S. used to be a place where we had different political views, but we came together as a nation. I miss those days. I miss the days when we looked up to our political leaders because they had the best intentions for everyone in the country.Times have changed. We need a leader that represents ALL AMERICANS. Thank you President Biden for putting country first. You are a good man.😢💙💙💙

[@GailHarris-p1f]

????

[@fawnnelson3369]

Very well said!

[@martham2930]

Agree! Too many people in the US identify themselves as Republicans, or Democrats, or MAGA, or Independents, or Centrists, or right wing, or left wing....but they don't say I'm an American. I think one major issue is many people like being mad all the time and it's a shame. I still identify as an American and I hope less political rancor and more connecting and kindness can help restore our country to a better place.

[@jonncockrell3606]

It's not that people don't think of themselves as Americans. It's that some Americans are fascists or racist, some are culture warriors, some are sexist, some are class warriors- all things which divide. The Owners of the Country play divide and conquer. They use the politicians and corporate owned media and the preachers and athletes to accomplish the goal. Low information voters combined with propaganda and misinformation make it easy. After decades of division people are starting to wake up. And this makes the divide and conquer crowd double down on their efforts. It is up to US to prevent that. I hope that We the People can come together despite the intentions of the Ownership Class and their minions.

[@krysiabrams3409]

I agree with Jenna wholeheartedly. Its truly shameful how the name calling and insults have become mainstream rhetoric as if it's normal behavior, it's not normal, it's based solely in hate. Some may argue it's politics but it never used to be like this. People used to have respect for others as well as self respect to not behave this way.

[@nnekaowens1325]

Jenna thank you for the generous kind words you spoke ❤😊 your words brought me to tears!!

[@MrsJackie1956]

I am a Democrat but I think Jenna and her family are truly nice people. George W has a great personality.

[@rachelerynkalish2207]

What a class act she is.

[@debbieescobar6267]

If only all republicans felt the same way

[@sandranynj7118]

Well said Jenna! Thanks for being so honest and real. This is what we need in our great nation! ❤

[@agl5132]

I've said to several people he's a father and grandfather who has dealt with so much personal trauma while still holding political titles. The loss of his son to brain cancer, another son charged with crimes and all the emotions that go through such events. I also believe that during debates the candidates should not be allowed to use the time to blast their apponents. Stop pointing fingers and talk about what your going to do. When they just point fingers it tells me they do not have a plan for improvement and are not capable of using their words productively. I also believe if every country who wanted to go to war required these old/middle age leaders and congressmen to be the first to stand in line with their own kids and grandkids we wouldnt have many wars would we?

[@fawnnelson3369]

I totally agree with what Jenna said. Her grandfather was fishing on a beach one day. Reporters were shouting at him for an interview. He turned around and said to them, "would you please just leave me alone and have my vacation, I'm a human being and I really need this right now. Have a good day." He was a decent, kind and down to earth person. I'm not republican, but seeing that on TV with Pres. Bush really made me think, yes... he is a human and that statement he made, really made me open up my eyes about things. It doesn't matter if you're red, white, pink or purple... It doesn't matter what religion you are or what political party you belong to... We're ALL human. This country needs to stop the mud slinging, the name calling and get on with what makes this country our home. As my dad once said, "You don't need to like the person, you need to respect the position he has." The name calling and putting each other down as got to stop!!!

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

Well said Jenna , you’ve become such a great broadcaster over the years , you would be a great great political correspondent . Thanks for the kind words :

[@mrrichl]

Jenna, grandpa "H" was a decent man...he had class. I always remember his "kinder and gentler America..." statement. Unlike today...

[@BN2K]

An admirable action that Donald Trump is not capable of taking for anyone or even a country

[@KarenDrum-jm6cj]

Jenna is speaking from her heart and not her head…nations are not run on emotion…

[@Leslie27275]

I appreciate Jenna’s thoughts. I wish her father would speak out for once.

[@theafaith23]

Thank you Jenna for acknowledging the magnitude of President Biden's decision, and how difficult it must have been. You did it beautifully.

[@frankaguilar6860]

We are from the same party as Jenna the Bush's family❤ she gets valuable Insight from her perspective remind everybody❤

[@Luigi-2025]

I’m from a different party and I admire whatJenna said.

[@JoshuaTrenge]

It’s time for all Americans to join together and show the world the love and kindness that made America great. The American people know what they have to do.

[@Luigi-2025]

Thank you Jenna.

[@rwhunt99]

We will never get back to that place as long as Trumpism is still around. That is a sad fact. I think if the Republicans had not stopped working together with Democrats, we would never have been placed in the situation we are in today. When McConnell stated they would block anything positive that Obama did simply to deny him a win for making this a better place to live; was the first openly hostile move to divide this Country, not that there wasn't some divide before, but that move literally broke it wide open.

[@kellytapley9525]

Thank you Jenna!!!!💜 Your dad and grandfather were 2 of the best presidents our country have had!!!!❤

[@girliechan5802]

I Hope and Pray, that the maga are listening to you and opening their eyes and ears to kindness, compassion and decency.

[@a.christian3822]

More of this please! We get caught up (myself included) in the political rhetoric that we forget we are all human - Matthew 7: 12

[@mikam8801]

Yet you must drop a religious reference. Just stop.

[@Thealignmentkeys]

Thank you Jenna for your kind words and speaking your truth - I am an independent voter and my vote is for character, integrity, dignity and ethics.

[@enjoy7024]

It's not different political opinions, it's different political PHILOSOPHIES! Big difference!!

[@Kekles]

Jenna-ur thoughts & words were powerful. Yes, we’ve always had 2 major parties but always respected the President & the office, no matter what party. I always hoped & thought they were doing ‘the right thing’ for r country, or trying their hardest. We r lacking respect besides unity. Joe is not just a politician or party-he’s HUMAN. Powerful.

[@29mirstudio]

Well said, Jenna!

[@elizabethmesora2558]

Jenna did a great job with her remarks. I didn’t vote for her father but when he was elected, I embraced him as my president. He is a good and decent man with some different political opinions from mine. So different from how the Republicans operates today

[@jamesmartin1895]

I do hope there's more Republicans just like Ms Jenna... the GOP needs saving from the current cult.

[@Sushi2735]

What a darling young woman she is, smart, so kind and generous. Unlike the Trump kids. Her family has been through challenges. I miss the days when the differences we had were policy differences. We like and accepted each other, and we just thought different when it came to policy.

[@san209nha9]

"500 American scholars and historians rank Lincoln the best, Biden 14th-best president" in 2/2024 Since the last Infrastructure Bill in 1956, after 65 years, in 2021 President Biden signed a new Infrastructure Bill and CHIP and Science that set the American economy to prosper for another 8 years.

[@silverfairyprincess1732]

Not a republican but miss the days when people were respectful. Much respect Jenna to you and your family!!!

[@seifrengwe2542]

JENNA , so great Thx.

[@dorismoran9641]

Loved Jenna's comments and perspective.

[@alexgavin6920]

The first step to getting back to humanity is to get rid of the dump!

[@colleenrray7848]

Thank you Jenna! You’re 100% correct! He’s a human! A good and honest man and I am proud of him!

[@tedbernstein3809]

Beautiful conversation for a country that needs to heal...

[@HP-sq1qh]

time for the media to spend a equal time on trump

[@a.e.7988]

Growing up in politics, she learned how to be politically correct.

[@jamespatrickwaddell]

I voted for your grandfather. He was a decent, respectful man like Joe Biden. I will never vote for Donald Trump who has never shown the ability to be kind and fair to his political opponents. 😢

[@janiehowington7622]

Thank you Jenna; I thought everyone was so disrespectful for weeks now and it is so life confirming and compassionate to hear your take! It has helped me release my anger. Be blessed.

[@mugishaduncan9775]

It is astonishing how much she looks like both her Mum & Dad. She has her Dad's vigor

[@ShellyBomb]

🇺🇸 Nothing but admiration, gratitude & respect to our President Joe Biden - a man who put COUNTRY above himself, and, served six decades on behalf of the American people ... We love you Joe ~ ❤ 🤍 💙

[@marykleinheksel8890]

Yesss! Jenna, so well said! Pres. Biden served this country and deserves our gratitude! Wish we could all just be kinder to each other and heal the division in our country!! ❤❤❤

[@mariaelwell5208]

my family loves you Jenna! It always feels good to be nice and kinder towards others 😊❤

[@d23238]

I have voted both Republican and then Democrat. It used to be I could vote based on who I thought was the best candidate based on policy and character. Trump and his posse have changed so much for the worse. You are either with them or you're the enemy. Now I must vote to stop a totalitarian from ruining this country further. I have no choice. And that really sucks.

[@annagaddisnetwork]

I’ve actually cried about him exiting. I believed he could do it again. Never folded on him.

[@CoreenMacdonald]

Well said both Honda and Jenna❤️🇨🇦

[@traceysmith311]

Jenna, you are a class act like your mother and father. I'm a lifelong Democrat, so I never voted for a Bush, but at least when they were in office, I didn't fear the total collapse of democracy. You have a unique perspective on this, and I loved hearing it. I also fondly remember your Dad and Michelle Obama being friends at public events...proof that two people with vastly different ideologies can indeed be friends.

[@camillerobinson3417]

Something in my eye. Comments within KZbin lately have given me hope. Vote!!!!

[@pamelawing5747]

The presidents that Jenna talks about are the men that gave it all to the country. I watched EVERY convention, BOTH parties since I was about 10 years old, (I'm 78) I watched every inauguration and was so proud, I visited DC when I was 19 and sat in the Senate Gallery and saw Teddy Kennedy, Howard Baker, and George Murphy. I watched the Watergate hearing front to back. I'd go into my sewing room right after dinner and work on a project while watching the hearings. Those men saw wrong and worked together to make it right, no fear, no favor. THAT is what we were until that orange pile came through the door and he didn't bust it, he was let in. There were cracks..Gingrich Contract With America was part of the beginning but we still had peaceful change of power. Then 2020 election and I never in my life thought that a POTUS would NOT attend the inauguration of his successor. Hideous. I dearly love Jenna Bush. She has had good parenting and more than that SHE is a smart, kind, loving person. I AM sorry, but I honestly cannot think of ONE good thing to say about Donald OR his spawn.

[@Freedom0515]

Interesting they didnt talk about Trump being human

[@katiechapman277]

Trump is a awful human

[@starlightdreamer1999]

He's an evil monster, that's the reason

[@joem1970]

Interesting and on the mark!!!!!!

[@charlotteb.derrick5117]

Thank you Jenna….I have great respect for your grandfather… and your father and mother….my husband was in Congress for 20 years…a Democrat I might add….I met your grandmother and grandfather at the White House…we engaged in conversation…he asked me about my children…I told him my son is also named George …long story short…fast forward six months later…at the White House again…when we said hello…President Bush looked at me…he asked me how the other George was doing…I was stunned that our President remembered the other George…I looked at him smiling…I said Mr President you know how to win a mother’s heart ❤️….I shall never forget that exchange of words…I have admired your whole family for many years and that includes you…I was listening to you speak of President Biden and how he took your children around the White House…I pray we get back to a time when we treat all Americans with respect and honoring those who step over the threshold into the White House to serve this great nation of ours….

[@teppy1954]

The US and for that matter the Republican party is a far cry from the days of Bush I and Bush II. For as much as I did not agree with many of their policies, they came from a time when politics had "distinguished gentlemen"