Before everyone entered the Rotunda, a staffer approached Bush and teasingly asked him “Are you going to behave?” but before he could respond, Obama chimed in from behind with a “Nope,” which was objectively hilarious. They also shared a moment during Obama’s entrance that had Bush cracking up and left people guessing what he possibly said.

Barack Obama jokingly called out “nope” when a staff member to George W. Bush asked him if he was going to behave at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Obama, 63, smirked and shook his head as he made the comment,

Presidential scholars say it's not worth it for Bush to get involved in public spats with Trump and say it will only hurt him in the history books.

Former first lady Laura Bush joined her husband, former President George W. Bush, at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. She wore a rust-colored dress, accessorized with a signature pearl necklace.

Ahead of entering the rotunda, a Washington Post correspondent shared a video of former President Obama and Bush joking with each other. As they lined up for their entrance, a Washington staffer asked Bush, jokingly, if he was going to behave. Obama, who was right behind George Bush in line, answered for him sarcastically, saying. “Nope.”

The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

Today, @USNavy named two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). Like their namesakes, these two future carriers, and the crews who sail them, will work to safeguard our national security, remind… pic.twitter.com/lrLMW8fFFi

Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.

President Biden announced the names of new Navy aircraft carriers: USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, which will be constructed in "years ahead."

Bush "will provide insights into the challenges and triumphs faced during their tenure in office, as well as reflections on the current state of our nation."

While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.