The obvious bond between Georgie W. Bush and Michelle Obama over the years has charmed America. In politics, friendships that transcend party lines are rare, but the 43rd President and 44th First Lady have proven that kindness and connection can thrive, even with the most “unlikely” pairs. 

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“It shocked me…I think Barbara or Jenna said, ‘Hey, you’re trending!’ The American people were so surprised that Michelle Obama and I could be friends. I think it’s a problem that Americans are so polarized in their thinking that they can’t imagine a George W. Bush and a Michelle Obama being friends,” he told CBS.

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Despite their political differences, they’ve found common ground in shared respect, courtesy, and, as Bush once stated, having the same sense of humor. 

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