Bush and Obama at Trump Inauguration ‘How can we stop what’s happening’

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A candid moment between former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush at Donald Trump’s inauguration has sparked widespread intrigue online, with internet sleuths scrambling to decode what was said during their brief exchange inside the Capitol Rotunda. A clip of the two leaders sharing a laugh has gone viral, and according to Jackie Gonzalez, a self-proclaimed expert in lip reading, the interaction may have been more revealing than it appeared.

Deaf lip reader Jackie G suggests Barack Obama asked George Bush how they could “stop what’s happening” at Trump’s inauguration.

“How do we stop what’s happening.”pic.twitter.com/dYr1nhCzNh

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In the video, Mr. Obama greets Mr. Bush with a warm “Good to see you” as applause erupts for the former presidents. What caught Gonzalez’s attention, however, was what followed. Leaning in toward Mr. Bush, Mr. Obama seemingly asks, “How can we stop what’s happening?” The comment allegedly elicited a stifled laugh from Mr. Bush before both men gave in to their amusement, sharing a lighthearted moment during the historic and divisive event.

 

Jackie Gonzalez, who identifies herself as the “human hot mic,” claims to have mastered the art of interpreting conversations from video footage without sound. With over 2.3 million followers across social media, she has built a reputation for decrypting silent exchanges involving high-profile figures, including Taylor Swift, Paul Mescal, and Vice President Kamala Harris. Her assertion about the Obama-Bush exchange has further fueled discussions about the relationship between the former presidents and their reactions to the political shift symbolized by Trump’s inauguration.

 

The viral moment is not the first instance of camaraderie between Mr. Obama and Mr. Bush. Despite their political differences, the two have shared a notably friendly rapport in recent years. Just weeks ago, at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, Mr. Bush playfully patted Mr. Obama’s chest in a lighthearted gesture that captured the warmth of their relationship. 

 

In the clip from Trump’s inauguration, Mr. Bush was accompanied by his wife, Laura Bush, while Mr. Obama attended without his wife, Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama, who also skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral, was later reported to be on vacation in Hawaii at the time. 

 

Though lighthearted, the viral exchange has prompted a variety of interpretations and debates about the meaning behind Mr. Obama’s alleged remark and the laughter it evoked from Mr. Bush. As the video continues to circulate online, it highlights not only the enduring curiosity surrounding public figures but also the unexpected moments of levity that can occur even during the most formal occasions.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2025-01-23

 

 

[Luuk Chaai]

 Leaning in toward Mr. Bush, Mr. Obama seemingly asks, “How can we stop what’s happening?” 

 

simple answer  you guys caused it !

Formally stated, Newton's third law is: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The statement means that in every interaction, there is a pair of forces acting on the two interacting objects.

[brewsterbudgen]

The only things that can stop it, or slow it down, are the courts and the mid-term elections.  🤞

[JonnyF]

Sorry, but your lawfare failed.

 

Nobody believed your lies.

 

Nobody liked Harris. 

 

The pre-emptive pardons for your crime family was just the icing on the cake. 

 

It's over. Disappear. 

[Thingamabob]

Reading far too much into a non-event.