George W. Bush just wrapped up remarks in New York City at an event for his foundation billed as a forum “focused on freedom, free markets, and security” and it was pretty clear that President Donald Trump and today’s GOP were some of his key targets:
https://twitter.com/Toure/status/921037218357108737
George W. Bush just slammed bigotry, white supremacy, Russian election interference and conspiracy theories. In other words, Donald Trump. https://t.co/S4uHKpqa7V
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 19, 2017
Pres George W Bush right now. Wow. Not mentioning names but message seems clear.
— Kate Bolduan (@KateBolduan) October 19, 2017
And here we are: George W. Bush is morally outraged by what he sees in today's GOP. https://t.co/i3Vvpj9Y8u
— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) October 19, 2017
Who could’ve predicted:
Imagine in 2007 someone telling you that in 10 years the mainstream media will love George W. Bush and Donald Trump will be president https://t.co/uoEH7yB90C
— Harry Khachatrian (@Harry1T6) October 19, 2017
Highlights:
President George W Bush in NYC: "We've seen nationalism distorted into nativism…we need to recall and recover our own identity" pic.twitter.com/dsiSkFzEVp
— Pat Ward (@WardDPatrick) October 19, 2017
George W. Bush: "Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry…" pic.twitter.com/C94a7U6gog
— Axios (@axios) October 19, 2017
Former President George W. Bush: “The great democracies face new and serious threats.” pic.twitter.com/qbub01Liea
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 19, 2017
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George W. Bush: “We know that the desire for freedom is not confined to or owned by any culture. It is the inborn hope of our humanity.” pic.twitter.com/X1CY9QI3KO
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 19, 2017
Former President George W. Bush on freedom: “It should be the defining commitment of our country and the hope of the world.” pic.twitter.com/hUI0Hacahe
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 19, 2017
Former President George W. Bush: “Bigotry or white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed.” pic.twitter.com/PzNET5qqvk
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 19, 2017
George W. Bush: "The Russian government has made a project of turning Americans against each other." pic.twitter.com/VvFtzKdXzA
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 19, 2017
Former Pres. George W Bush: "Our young people need positive role models. Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone." pic.twitter.com/8OgZjNpacq
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) October 19, 2017
Bush’s entire speech here:
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