Jenna Bush Hager just revealed the ultimate dad moment… and yes, it’s hilarious. The “Today with Jenna & Friends” host, 43, spilled the tea that her dad, former President George W. Bush, doesn’t actually watch her show.
On Wednesday’s episode, Jenna shared that she’d tried to get her dad on air as a guest co-host. But George, 79, keeps it brutally honest: “I don’t watch your dumb show.” Cue the laughter from co-hosts and Carson Daly shouting, “That’s why we love him!” 😂
Even though he won’t step in front of the camera, the former POTUS isn’t shy about showing support behind the scenes. Jenna recalled calling him when Hoda Kotb left the show earlier this year. At first, he thought something terrible had happened because Jenna sounded emotional—but then came the classic Bush pep talk: “It’s your turn. It’s okay.”
And it’s not just Jenna who’s getting the Bush family realness. From Christmas Eve dinner chaos—where George jokingly told his kids to apologize to their mom for menopause-induced drama—to giving Jenna a confidence boost when she first became a co-host in 2019, the former President proves he’s equal parts loving and brutally honest.
Turns out being a morning TV star and a Bush daughter comes with its perks… and its roasts. Jenna’s family might not always watch the show, but their love (and humor) is undeniable. ❤️
