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George W. Bush Captivates Social Media at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration
Former President George W. Bush has once again become a topic of interest online. His attendance at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, where Donald Trump officially took the oath as the 47th President of the United States, caught the attention of many. Observers noted Bush’s lively expressions throughout the January 20 event.
During the ceremony, Bush was seen glancing around with youthful enthusiasm, unable to suppress a smile, which led to a flurry of memes on social media platforms.
One social media user humorously declared, “Idgaf what anyone says, I love George Bush and his 10-year-old-Christmas-concert-spirit,” highlighting the relatable demeanor he exhibited.
Another user quipped, “He’s like that kid at the school play that sees his parents and can’t stop winking and making faces.”
One particularly amusing observation involved Bush’s interaction with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was seated in front of him. A user joked that Bush looked like he was eagerly waiting for Clinton to sit down after placing a whoopee cushion on her chair.
Earlier in January, Bush had also created a viral moment at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. During this event, Bush’s friendly gesture of tapping Barack Obama on the belly sparked a wave of heartwarming memes across the internet.
While it is traditional for former presidents and first ladies to attend inaugurations, the absence of former first lady Michelle Obama was particularly noticeable. She chose to focus on honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day instead of attending the inauguration, sharing her thoughts on social media
In her Instagram post, she reflected on King’s legacy, stating, “Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service always inspires me.” Her message aimed to motivate others to engage in community service on this significant day.
The ceremony saw a variety of notable figures in attendance, including:
– Barron Trump, Melania Trump & Donald Trump
– Ivanka Trump
– Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump & Melania Trump
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed the Trump family back to the White House.
– Usha Vance, Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris & JD Vance
– Michael Boulous & Tiffany Trump
– Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner
– Elon Musk
– Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar & Donald Trump
– Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush & Laura Bush
– Mike Pence
– Eric Adams
– Janet Jones & Wayne Gretzky
– Rupert Murdoch & Elena Zhukova
– Sundar Pichai & Elon Musk
– Robert F. Kennedy
– Mitch McConnell & Elaine Chao
– Jake Paul & Logan Paul
– Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai & Elon Musk
– Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr.
Trump’s youngest son, Barron, also made the trip to witness his father’s inauguration for the second time.
Opera tenor Christopher Macchio was selected to perform the National Anthem, expressing his excitement while acknowledging the challenges of not being in front of a larger crowd.
Also present was Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, who attended shortly after the platform faced temporary outages in the U.S.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen mingling with others, including former political candidates and various notable personalities.
As the ceremony unfolded, it became clear that the blend of political engagement and playful moments created a memorable inauguration for many attending and those watching from afar.
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