During Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, a viral moment occurred between George W. Bush and Barack Obama. A deaf lip reader, Jackie G, caught their conversation, revealing Obama jokingly asking, “How can we stop what’s happening?” while Bush smiled in response. Jackie G captioned the video, saying, “Obama ‘just barely’ behaving.” Obama later playfully told a reporter that Bush had “just barely” behaved during the ceremony.

Bush’s daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, appeared on Today and shared how the moment blew up in their family group chat. She jokingly mentioned that Obama, sitting next to her dad, was a “bad influence,” reflecting on their fun, playful relationship. The incident highlighted the warm, unexpected friendship between the two former presidents, with Jenna noting their charming dynamic.