Jenna Bush Hager recently shared how her father, former President George W. Bush, 

became the center of attention during the inauguration of President Donald Trump, thanks to his humorous facial expressions.

On the Tuesday episode of *Today*, Jenna revealed that the family’s group chat exploded after her dad went viral for his funny moments during the event.

During Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th president on Monday, George was caught on camera pulling a variety of amusing expressions.

From raising his eyebrows to winking and even breaking into a fit of giggles, George became an internet sensation as people couldn’t get enough of his reactions.

Jenna addressed the viral moment with her usual humor, saying, “You all already guessed what moment has been blowing up our family group chat.

Yeah, my dad went viral for these cutaway shots during yesterday’s broadcast. The internet’s obsessed with this little smile and goofy expression.”

Jenna wasn’t shy about the playful nature of her dad’s viral moment and even joked that his behavior couldn’t be blamed entirely on him.

She quipped that he was “seated next to a bad influence,” referring to former President Barack Obama, with whom George shares an unexpectedly close friendship.

The two former presidents were seen together on stage during the inauguration, and a moment that further amused viewers was when Obama leaned over to whisper something to George, causing him to burst into laughter.

This sparked a comment from a staffer asking George if he was “going to behave,” to which Obama immediately responded with a cheeky “Nope!” Jenna, fond of their unusual camaraderie, added, “I just love how when they’re together, they become unusual friends.”

Throughout the morning, Jenna continued to address the viral moment, even mentioning it later while hosting *Today*’s Fourth Hour alongside actress Scarlett Johansson. Reflecting on the inauguration, Jenna joked that watching it felt a lot like attending a child’s holiday concert.

She explained, “If you’re honest—you don’t really care about the whole scene. You’re just zooming in right on your kid,” comparing her view of the event to how parents focus on their children during these performances.

Jenna also made light of her dad’s popularity online, admitting that George “goes viral for basically anything.” She remarked that her father hadn’t done anything out of the ordinary to warrant the viral attention on Monday.

“I mean, that’s what his face looks like,” she added, pointing to the various expressions George made throughout the event, including one where it seemed like he was struggling to hold back laughter during Trump’s speech. Jenna even assured viewers that George “was actually very well-behaved” throughout the inauguration, despite the viral moments.

In addition to discussing her dad’s facial expressions, Jenna spoke fondly of the friendship between George and Barack Obama. She noted that despite the political divide that can exist, their friendship is a reminder of how much more unites people than divides them.

“I think it shows that even in divisive times, we have so much more that unites us, so let’s pray for that,” Jenna reflected, emphasizing the importance of unity and understanding.

The viral moments during Trump’s inauguration weren’t just about George’s humorous faces. Social media quickly took notice of George’s interactions with Obama, as well as his quirky behavior during the ceremony.

One memorable moment caught on camera showed George standing still for a few seconds, scanning the room with a series of amusing glances.

Later, Obama whispered something to him that sent George into a fit of laughter, further endearing him to the public and giving everyone a glimpse of the lighthearted and genuine connection between the two men.

In all, Jenna’s reflections on her father’s viral moment provided a charming and humorous glimpse into the personal dynamics of her family, as well as a reminder of the enduring friendships that can thrive even in the most politically charged times.