Former President George W. Bush's struggle with his plastic poncho on Inauguration Day went viral – but it was his blunt review of the ceremony itself that got the attention of a few guests.
According to New York magazine, as Bush was leaving the event, he was overhead remarking: "That was some weird sh–."
Following Trump's short and dark speech, Bush left without public comment, but New York magazine reported three people told the outlet they had heard Bush's candid review as he was leaving the dais.
Bush has said little about Trump since the inauguration, but pressed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earlier this month about whether it was awkward to sit on the dais given Trump's frequent blasts at Bush's brother, former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., the 43rd president was restrained.
"I've been through a number of campaigns," he told the comedian, per Mediaite. "And I'm pretty well used to all that stuff."
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