During Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, George W. Bush and Barack Obama shared a humorous moment that went viral. A deaf lip reader, Jackie G, captured their conversation, revealing Obama jokingly asking, “How can we stop what’s happening?” as Bush smiled in response. The interaction quickly gained attention, with Jackie G captioning the clip: “Obama ‘just barely’ behaving.” Obama later joked to a reporter that Bush “just barely” behaved during the ceremony.

Bush’s daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, appeared on Today and shared how the moment exploded in their family group chat. She humorously added that Obama, sitting next to her dad, was a “bad influence,” referencing their playful dynamic. The viral moment highlighted the lighthearted camaraderie between the former presidents, with Jenna commenting on their unlikely but endearing friendship.