A lip-reading might have decoded a conversation between Barack Obama and George W Bush during President Donald Trump‘s inauguration ceremony.
A content creator named Jackie, who often posts videos decoding celebrity conversations through lip reading, shared her interpretation of the exchange between the two former presidents.
The footage shows Obama making a short remark to Bush, who was accompanied by his spouse, Laura.
According to Jackie’s interpretation, Obama appeared to ask Bush: “How can we stop what’s happening?” Following which, both former presidents shared a laugh.
Obama has been critical of Trump, calling him a threat to democracy, while Trump has also taken shots at the former Democratic president. Meanwhile, Bush has maintained stance of not criticising fellow presidents,
Obama attended the inauguration, but former first lady Michelle stayed behind. Bush and Obama seemed to be in a joking mood at the swearing-in ceremony. As Obama was leaving the inauguration ceremony, someone inquired about his conduct. “Just barely,” he responded with a laugh. The query stemmed from an earlier incident when former president Bush received a similar question about his behaviour at the swearing-in ceremony. Staff members cautioned Bush about the presence of active microphones, advising him to keep his laughter subdued. From the background, Obama interjected with a “Nope”, whilst Bush playfully responded, “I’ll behave,” with a wink.
All three former presidents, Obama, Bush, and Bill Clinton, skipped out on Trump’s inaugural lunch following the swearing-in ceremony.
