George W. Bush Congratulates Trump On Win, ‘Exciting New Chapter’ Of Life

President George W. Bush gives a thumbs up as he boards Air Force One, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
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Former President George W. Bush, who declined to vote for a presidential candidate in the 2016 election, released a statement on Wednesday congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his victory.

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  1. Yes, he can start the 11th chapter of his long life now…

  2. Avatar for jcs jcs says:

    So what, coward! Didn’t even vote for a candidate and then congratulates the misogynist. Disgraceful!

  3. Avatar for dnl dnl says:

    …dubya’s still pining for rides on AirForce One… and the helicopters

  4. Shrub’s looking forward to being viewed as the second worst president. Truly a huge step up for him.

  5. Avatar for mantan mantan says:

    Dubya’s just scared his vacation record will be surpassed…

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