George W. Bush Tells KLG, Jenna About Top White House Moments, Choking On A Pretzel | TODAY

Former President George W. Bush joins TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford and his daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, to answer some rapid-fire questions that cover his most embarrassing, moving and funny family stories (including that whole choking on a pretzel in the White House thing), and he shares the hardest and most uplifting experiences he had as president.
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George W. Bush Tells KLG, Jenna About Top White House Moments, Choking On A Pretzel | TODAY

[@dansoeberg2850]

Regardless of what you think about his politics, there is no denying that President Bush is a really decent and nice person. What he's doing for veterans is admirable. Mr. President, you're a class act.

[@debbiecooper1677]

you are so right

[@Thursday121am]

"What he's doing for veterans is admirable." Because what he DID to military men and women wasn't. He's doing this to cope with his inner demons. "Trust me, I'm like a smart person."

[@dansoeberg2850]

Da Lakewoodian I respect that he puts country above party. When Trump does something stupid, he must be able to take the criticism, whether that criticism comes from Republicans, Democrats or someone else.

[@tiadaid]

Well, you can say that he was railroaded into making the decision to invading Iraq with false intelligence. Good guys make bad mistakes all the time. Never was a big fan of Dubya but compared to Trump he's a saint.

[@CraigBG]

Dan Soeberg he's a murderous liar.

[@jenelleees]

HAHA! I love that he just blurted out on her getting arrested for a fake ID.

[@kellylynneden1977]

Jenelle Soller love the look on his face when Jenna mentioned the pretzel incident lol

[@bettezingarelli8017]

Jenelle Soller was

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

what about the part were he kisses the host on the mouth thats award winning too

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

Nasty old dirty president

[@michaelkim5379]

I disagreed with your personal opinion.

[@luckyh4131]

i don't agree with him on a lot of things but i respect him and you can tell he's a good a good father

[@susalkasarahi]

lucky h yep! Especially when he mentioned the lose of troops weighing on him. Something like that feels so disingenuous with 45.

[@elizabethloren-broz2680]

Good father to his own children , how about other people's children ? Those who died or those who came back without the limps ?

[@allthingstonya8931]

I love the father daughter relationship! I also love the down to earth nature they have!

[@CJL1567]

I love how he walked off before the show was over haha. He was just like, well this was fun, see ya ladies.

[@sanabellexo]

Never thought I'd say this, but I like the new George Bush. Aged wisely and graciously.

[@MrMowky]

He's always been a sweetie.

[@S.Roth94]

His foreign policy had its issues, but 43 is a good, gracious man at his core.

[@maruparra1963]

Political views are one thing, the person is another, I think we can disagree with somebody’s views and still like the person,

[@collinoverby68]

@@maruparra1963 Nah I hate racists I can never like them for that

[@woodedlane]

I absolutely agree - especially his crush with Michelle Obama - they are too cute together. When he isn't pushing any buttons, he's quite a nice guy. :)

[@miriammaldonado7848]

I will always love President Bush and family God bless you all.

[@givensvivre3921]

Such a blessing to have a great dad.

[@vivianacavazos6673]

Jenna is just sooo excited to have her daddy on the show.. too cute bordering silly, but she can get away with that (I wonder how her co-workers felt)

[@syedmahnaazmaahin3191]

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[@BoeIs_HERE]

Viviana Cavazos Jenna is hotttttt

[@thatcallofdutygamer2823]

I love that he actually just answered the questions. In lots of celebrity interviews, people don’t fully answer questions and go on about random things

[@user-ux5wj7ki7f]

imagine having your grandpa as president and your dad. Wow

[@BigWiltonWilt]

It would be a dream

[@joseluischunda9844]

Dinner table at Thanksgiving: Your grandfather was president, your father was president, what are you doing? Oh yeah you are studying a liberal arts degree (condescending faces)

[@joliecide]

Most successful political dynasty in US history.

[@tannerrichards8287]

Biggest flex

[@herrerad3]

It goes back further than that. Her great grandfather, Prescott bush funded the nazis through a german chemicals company called I G Farben. They supllied chemical weapons to both sides and made a fortune. Thats how the bush family got to where they are. The bush family legacy is one of war crimes. Thats ok though cause the next gen bush's are getting walk on jobs in "entertainment". The privilege

[@JH-lu9lx]

I was no fan of Bush as a President that is for sure, but as a former President he has done some very good things. His work with veterans and in Africa are things that warrant praise.

[@rauberhotzenplotz6657]

*In* Africa ? I think since Iraq he wasn't outside of the U.S. , because he would be immediately put in handcuffs for his warcrimes

[@elizabethloren-broz2680]

@@rauberhotzenplotz6657 As he and Cheney should be .

[@ericcarver3604]

Who do you support Joe Biden.🤣

[@Big_Garf]

Pure class, wish he wasn't surrounded by such a hawkish administration during his time in office, but glad to see he's enjoying life now

[@djf2918]

STUPID COMMENT TO MAKE! open your eyes.

[@williamkrause5831]

Well, VP Cheney did shoot someone, so...

[@lenblack1462]

He picked that administration himself.

[@KobaAM]

Yeah I think of Bush as a guy who thought he was doing the right thing but he was being manipulated by those around him.

[@mayjohnson2296]

Bush has redeemed himself in my eyes. Wish him and his family the best.

[@ishmaelm1932]

may johnson what???!!!!!! regardless of political party. this man was responsible for death of thousands of Americans and innocent Arabs (Christians and Jews).

[@ARKenMan]

You're a liar. Bush went to war with total Congressional support. That makes it an act of war by the United States, not just one man. Also, Al Qaida, the dogs they are, were all in Iraq, and other countries, at that time. Saddam Hussein was insane and had killed thousands of his own people, the Kurds, with chemical weapons (that is a fact also), was a threat to Israel (Tel Aviv?), was a mass murderer, and I could go on and on. The United States did not go into Iraq to be Occupiers but Liberators, which is a huge difference which you obviously know nothing about. Those towers went down by someone if you remember (also a fact). Bush was doing what any sane president would have done in one of the worst times in American history and it's backed up by the fact that Congress thought so as well. I still do not care if they 'found' any chemical weapons because we already know Hussein was actively looking for them, had used them, planned on using them more and was a lunatic. But on top of that, I can show you some actual reports where they dug up known chemical weapons long after liberating Baghdad. Do a google search for 'The Secret Casualties of Iraq’s Abandoned Chemical Weapons'.

[@ishmaelm1932]

Ken Halsted I'm sorry sir. but I must correct you. bush was not a good man. just because we have a president now who is completely delusional, doesn't mean bush was a Kennedy-esque or Jefferson-esque. Bush fabricated many lies about dictator saddam. even though he was a horrible leader, the man held order in Iraq and Baghdad was a party city. extremely liberal. today we got incompetent corrupt shites and isis. if you say Bush liberated iraq, then sir, you haven't checked the information accurately. this is why Americans need to be informed. our country is going down the drain. the EU has now made all US passport holders to apply for visa before entering. whereas that hasn't happened before, we vote for a leader because he is "funny" or because he "can speak eloquently" or that he "is not PC" (note that is the 3 last prezzies). but we need to understand that the president is there to represent us on the world stage and to lead us, not to be our friend or our chill buddy. America needs a wake up call

[@samis8098]

Yeah Clinton Obama became friends after 08' for mutual reasons

[@a_can_of_soda]

+Ken H "B-b-b-b-b-but... Saddam was a brutal dictator" America armed Saddam's Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War. *You don't get to use "muh freedoms" as an excuse for invading Iraq.* By the way, what the American military did to the prisoners at Abu Ghraib was just as evil as what Saddam did.

[@ThePaganific]

lmao he choked on a pretzel! He's actually funny as hell!

[@Anilove1]

ThePaganific imagine the headlines if he had die from it!? Nobody would've believed it. All sorts of conspiracy would've been flying around! 😬😬😬

[@sominboy2757]

It was when he was watching a cowboys playoff game in 2002

[@kylemagaro6979]

He was our mostly harmless dopey dad, then we got the cool intellectual uncle, now the we have the uncle that isn't even related, but sure touches the kids like he is.

[@Ashbash-kf5xd]

His father threw up on the president of Japan. Lmao.

[@deepakranadey7431]

He’s hella funny

[@thevgancheetah]

He might have been a “bad” president but he is a good person without a doubt

[@jackmclane6961]

There was a reason he was elected, he’s very likable.

[@sunsman4]

I don’t think he was a bad president

[@MJSHorror]

He was president when I was born

[@joseluischunda9844]

@@jackmclane6961 Tom Wolfe said he supported Bush instead of Gore, because Bush was more like the normal american, while Gore was like a pedantic intelectual

[@paulfloroff5769]

Absolutely

[@sillyboy2223]

“Welcome Mr. President.” “Thank you Mr. President.” That’s was sweet to hear. How many people get to say that? To their dad no less?

[@saevurr]

In terms of U.S. Presidents, so far there has been only been one other father/son combo; John Adams (2nd President) and John Quincy Adams (6th President).

[@choosejoy8027]

I could listen to him all day... really wish he would have his own podcast!

[@Htscondras92]

Typical dad embarrassing his kid on TV. Go 43!

[@youtubecommenter37]

W Bush is at heart a goofball lol When he was a president, there was a short bald reporter that was a fixture in the White House reporting pool. One day, Bush walked by him, put his hand on the bald guys head and said “you’re healed” Apparently he did it every once in a while the rest of his presidency and the reporter got a kick out of it and it cracked up the press pool

[@Marie-ly2rd]

He is hilarious!!

[@virginialewis9854]

Love this interview and his mention of loosing soldiers to war. I am a Gold Star Mom and lost my son and I still love President Bush. I think he was a great Dad too!

[@susettesantiago5509]

They have a lovely family...their professional and polite

[@karleeparnell9755]

I really like Kathie Lee! The Bush family seems so nice and put together.

[@Texan27]

Most of all he is a great dad and his girls love him. What a great relationship he has with them

[@eti401]

He somehow now seems so reasonable in comparison to our current president...

[@Space_math.engineer]

bush is better then Obama imo

[@irmaworld65]

bull

[@Benny.13]

Ethan Colburn I know ! Much rather have him back then what we got now !

[@joycecunningham8785]

BBGirl14 I'm not a Republican, he's a better than dumb trump

[@bobmeyer854]

No he doesn't. He is evil just like his dad, the Obamas, and the Clintons. These people have been selling America out for the last 30 years.

[@jillianblumberg7207]

He may have not been our best president in American history but he is a great man who truly cared about our country.

[@bluesee2018]

You are right Jillian especially when he implicated America in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the result is losses of billions dollars and country bad reputation with respect to human rights

[@mrfafaa96]

I'm 24 years old right now and a European so I missed out/didn't pay attention to his time as US president. I know the views on him are mixed after his time as president but he seems like a really cool dude outside of office. Every video I've seen of him he seem to be a joy to be with and he really lights up when he's together with or talking about his family and his family seems to all like him from what I've seen.

[@SDS-ee9js]

His work as a president is controversial but he seems very good as a man his work for veterans is amazing

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

Love the bush family!!! ❤️😃❤️😃❤️😃❤️😃❤️😃

[@Benny.13]

He's actually pretty cool civilian now!

[@bonnie.yarbrough]

Thats cute Jenna called him popsicle lol

[@harlandfriendofgod6108]

Amy Berkowitz (sorry Bonnie); I have to say that to you talking to his daughter like a dad is "just ok" and "who really cares?" get a grip; no wonder parents and children are not getting along. KLG is the best interviewer though. I like DLT

[@MPDLR]

Always wanted to give her my popsicle.

[@BigWiltonWilt]

@@MPDLR she doesn’t want that small thing you got

[@MPDLR]

@@BigWiltonWilt Yes I think you right. But hey, in a few minutes I will pull up some nice girl on girl video and my popsicle be happy :)

[@meboneme1]

Mr. President! I miss him sometimes.

[@austinpearce5442]

meboneme1 I’ll take him over what we have now any day of the week

[@mhambimusonda]

I don't agree with George W bush on policy so what are you doing for troops is really decent he is a nice person whatever you think about his policies he's going to be one of the finest former presidents America has ever had

[@coreyproctor6787]

Mhambi Musonda he is a nice guy..agreed

[@comfortakinyele2813]

R

[@debbiedewberry4718]

I love Jenna's Mother but l really love her Father when he tells us about Jenna.

[@deepbluechick821]

it's so awesome to see this

[@rebeccagomez9886]

I Love this man and all the Bush family. Great family...

[@earthishome1866]

Me too

[@TSLA369]

Welcome Mr president is probably the greatest son dad moment ever

[@Alieh86]

I imagine Jenna screaming, “DADDD!” a lot as a teenager. I’m sure he was the type of dad that would embarrass his daughters in front of prom dates.

[@brachema]

Lovely man and family, from the UK.

[@stephaniewhitby3894]

😂😂😂😂😂😂43 (president) and his daughter are so cute during the interview.

[@phunchurchgirl]

Stephanie Whitby Hmmm I wasn't happy with how she cut him off so often. He was cute and witty but she was not letting him do his thing

[@samis8098]

angellique c yeah she is cute

[@twain103]

What he said about The Secret Service following Jenna in college was funny.I bet Chelsea Clinton's college roommate's parents thought the same:Time for that long OVERDUE vacation.

[@carolcleveland506]

All the presidents that we've had up to 45 have been decent men. The one we have now is not a decent man he's even snuggled up to his daughter like with a girlfriend and holds her like the girlfriend he's a creep.

[@greendalefirstchurchofchri473]

I love this president!

[@linacastillo8106]

Love the bush’s. Father & son & family theclinton’s & the obamas they’re all working together for the good of the country 🥰💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@elizabethloren-broz2680]

@@linacastillo8106 Like what are they doing exactly for our country ?

[@marydickey3404]

George W. Bush is my favorite present. I loved his manner while in the White House his humility, his ability to laugh at himself. He exhibited professionalism while in the White House he didn’t attack back when he was attacked & always stood by his convictions. I think he was an outstanding president and my favorite alongside Ronald Reagan

[@CeliniacForLife]

Same here!

[@karenharris722]

I'm sorry to diagree. He was pretty stupid.

[@gotcha1737]

A natural WIT!Comedian extraordinare!!Plus a decent human being!

[@poliknoy]

OMG when he was like “No” so fast when asked if he watches her everyday

[@dinape]

❤ him!!!

[@押領司正浩-z4r]

I really love George W Bush.

[@gmlopezmd]

he is gentle but have balls! stood by his decision that country came first, sending troops was the one that broke his heart. He will always be my president.

[@RubySlippers1100]

I love the W! Always will!!

[@liberalview6729]

I'm a liberal Democrat but I've always loved President Bush. Even if you don't agree with his politics he's always been to me a relatable human being. I miss the days of having a President in office that regardless of party you would be proud to meet your president and call him your president.

[@GrandmasLife657]

I love him and his entire family.

[@harlandfriendofgod6108]

I love how the bombs really irritate the Taliban; let's drop more on Syria or Iran; just to make them quit killing and gassing the CHILDREN

[@BigWiltonWilt]

@@harlandfriendofgod6108 stfu

[@Dreamofdisney35]

The look on Jenna's face when President said Barbara never got in trouble. Lol!

[@barbaramccullough3057]

We miss you Mr. President !

[@akumanwoke8096]

President Bush inspires me a great deal

[@princegbalea]

Bush is a great man, he was just misunderstood.

[@Moonscafe7]

Latino'sUSA2014 He had Cheney and Rumsfeld running the show...bad, bad people.

[@bitchpuddin]

Trump is misunderstood too

[@MegaLola84]

This criminal should be in jail!!

[@MegaLola84]

Don’t be that dumb! this is just an image. it’s all fake

[@eldenbing7347]

Misunderestimated*

[@unapologeticallymyra7262]

Welcome Mr.President thank you Mr.President ❤️

[@heatherbonneau3799]

I always liked him

[@daviemccallum7759]

Jenna you have the best Grampa and best Dad any girl could ask for

[@l.myhanhbarden7290]

I never liked his politics but I love him as a person ! ♥️

[@cameronclark3927]

He’s for sure a nice guy my cousin meet him in a Texas dinner and he couldn’t have been nicer. Even took a pic with my cousin and signed a hat for him. Pretty cool guy

[@petermills542]

@@cameronclark3927 Lot's of 'nice guys' everywhere! But Bush was not remotely fit to be the President & it showed!!

[@cameronclark3927]

@@petermills542 he’s much better than what we have now

[@raymondjia4566]

I think President has a super warm hearted personality

[@happytravel_777]

thank you for your service to our country and the world

[@thedudeabides2531]

No matter what you think of GW Bush's politics, you have to agree that he has a great sense of humor.

[@siger03]

Who knew he was funny! Wow. Loved this!

[@nad1ax2]

watch his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, he's comedic timing is great

[@mariawilliams3238]

George amd his dad always do this thing with there bottom lip and it’s contagious.lmao

[@KariAaraas100]

Allthough I disagree with his decisions as President, I can see that he's good guy. Funny, kind and charming.

[@dandavis1435]

Love you Mr President!

[@zavtravels4546]

My favorite President!!!! Thank you President Bush for your service!

[@southtexasbrushcountryboy4176]

Love GB Jr. He is so funny without even trying or actually knowing it. His laughter says ALOT about himself - Sweet Funny Spot within 👍 God bless You ✝️🇺🇸 GB Jr. 🇺🇸✝️

[@johncheng9507]

Mr. Bush is a great homorous President. (very decent and respectable person)

[@joeys4625]

We miss you!

[@austinpearce5442]

Joey S I’ll take him back

[@mariomanuel8592]

You crazy

[@joseegonzalez4894]

Great man, and father!

[@ooxxssugarpuss3078]

I LOVE YOU W!!!

[@denisebledsoe8836]

I love this man! I miss him as our president.

[@cookinrollin]

they are really such a happy bunch.

[@jonnyp4828]

Love or hate Bush there is no doubt he loves our country. You can tell when speaking about the soldiers lost in Iraq he carries that weight with him everyday. Nearly teared up talking about the families who still supported him even after losing a loved one.

[@annetteathanasatos1229]

Just admire President Bush. He is a decent man from a very wonderful family. He is happily married and has two wonderful daughters. There was never any scandal about him or his father. Both two respected decent family men. RIP President Bush Senior. And all the best to President Bush and first Lady Laura and family.

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Love this show!♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ravindertalwar553]

GOOD MORNING AND LOTS OF LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

Thank You, Mr President!!!

[@crobinson1479]

Love this great President and his humility. Thank you President Bush for 8 great years.

[@messagebox9781]

🥰💖🇺🇸 Lovely father and daughter. 👏👏👏

[@TheHummingbirder]

I bought that book. He painted the portraits and wrote about his subjects. It was really good.

[@bbrice78]

he's so cute

[@BigWiltonWilt]

So cute

[@jeniferkenney2984]

I just love him! ❤

[@johnherlihy2259]

I love "W"!! He was an underrated President. He is a man of good character!👍🤓🍀

[@aimeeolivia2382]

I remember he came to Fort Hood few times during presidential days . I always hear the loud speaker when he was making speeches from outside while I was at work .

[@kimberlygathings2936]

I love the Bush family they are just nice ppl family ppl and I love watching Jenna she is so funny

[@pinkrose1438]

George Bush is one of my favorite President! He is funny in jokes, and kind! Enjiy your life with your beautiful family. Please give F.L Laura Bush a big hug for me😊💖

[@dianemilligan7370]

That was a delightful interview! Such a charming family!

[@FernandoMartinez-gf9sb]

Thank you the best.

[@jasonbelter3536]

Great video, Great President, truly enjoy seeing the interaction between father and daughter.

[@deeanngorman7740]

My favorite President, Love the entire Bush Family, they are amazing, Bless you Forever.

[@bananansbanananas5813]

I love his laugh, it reminds me of Marty McFly's dad's goofy laugh in Back to the Future

[@lymanevolution1188]

Bananans Banananas 😍

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

Jenna looks like the perfect blend between her mom & dad.

[@vivianmicheau3125]

Love that man!!!

[@garymclaughin]

Good job. Thank you🤠

[@imoon5858]

Jenna is my favorite bush 😄

[@minkseales6280]

She's my favorite too.

[@annerichardson9527]

Love this

[@ejairodgers8490]

Not so great president,but, always been a great character.

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

He has a good sense of humor.