Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.

During Trump's 2017 luncheon, he called for a standing ovation for Hillary Clinton and forecast four years of “peace and prosperity” under his administration.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's traditional inaugural lunch.

Trump was sworn in at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. During the ceremony, the 43rd president displayed a series of silly reactions. At one point, Bush, 78, was seen containing his laughter, raising his eyebrows and winking.

A spokesperson for Pelosi, who attended Trump’s 2017 inauguration, did not provide an explanation for the move.

Michelle Obama skipped the ceremony but former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended Trump's inauguration.

Former first lady Laura Bush joined her husband, former President George W. Bush, at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. She wore a rust-colored dress, accessorized with a signature pearl necklace.

Donald Trump’s second inauguration as the 47th President of the United States took place on Monday in Washington, D.C. Following tradition, the day began with a worship service at St. John’s Episcopal Church and a White House meeting between incoming and outgoing presidents.

A lip reader has taken to social media to reveal exactly what Barack Obama and George W. Bush said at Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama won’t take part in President-elect Donald Trump‘s inaugural luncheon on Monday. A Bush spokesperson confirmed the former president would attend the inauguration earlier on Monday but dismissed the significance of attending the luncheon.

Trump broke a 152-year tradition by skipping President Joe Biden 's inauguration. The departing president typically welcomes the incoming president at the North Portico and they ride down Pennsylvania Avenue together to the inauguration ceremony.

Former President Barack Obama took time during President Donald Trump's inauguration to joke with former President George W. Bush.