- George W. Bush recently discussed the viral moment from September 2018 when he offered an Altoid to Michelle Obama during Sen. John McCain's funeral.
- Bush explained that he was "antsy" and teasing Obama, and simply thought she might want a mint, admitting he did not understand what "trending" meant when she informed him of the clip's popularity.
- He theorized that the public's fascination with their friendship stems from a desire to see a "White, center-right Republican and an African-American center-left Democrat having fun" and conversing as citizens rather than political figures.
- The friendship between Bush and Obama has been a subject of public interest for years, with Obama previously describing him as her "partner-in-crime" and stating that while they disagree on policy, they share common values of humanity, love, and compassion.
- Looking ahead, Bush's daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, revealed that her father intends to bring a "crate of Altoids" to the upcoming opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center.
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