George W. Bush recently looked back on one of his most memorable public interactions with former First Lady Michelle Obama. During a conversation with his daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, Bush reflected on the friendship that has frequently attracted attention for transcending political differences.
The remarks were made during History Talks, an event held in Philadelphia and sponsored by the History Channel as part of celebrations leading up to America’s 250th anniversary. During the event, Jenna Bush Hager interviewed all four living former U.S. presidents about their experiences in the White House and their perspectives on the country’s future.
In a segment that later aired on NBC’s Today, Bush reminisced about sitting next to Michelle Obama at the funeral of John McCain in 2018. During the service, cameras captured Bush handing what appeared to be a piece of candy to Obama, creating a lighthearted moment that quickly went viral and became a widely discussed symbol of their friendly relationship.