New book claims former first lady Barbara Bush kept a Trump countdown clock at her bedside

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The late first lady Barbara Bush disliked Trump so much that she kept a jokingly gifted clock counting down to the end of his presidency by her bedside until the day she died, according to an excerpt of a new book about her

According to Susan Page, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief and author of “Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty,” the former first lady received the red, white and blue digital clock after the 2016 election as a joke from a friend in Kennebunkport, Maine, who knew how deep her disdain for the president ran.

The new book set to be published next week was compiled from interviews with the Bush matriarch before her death last year as well as decades of diary entries from the former first lady. It shows that Bush’s dislike of Trump goes as far back as the 1990s, when she wrote of the then-real estate mogul that “Trump now means Greed, selfishness and ugly.”

“The world thought I was writing this note to Bill Clinton. I am glad that I am not. I wanted to welcome you to the First Ladies very exclusive club,” Bush wrote to Melania shortly after the 2016 election. “My children were older and there fore I did not have the problems you do. Whatever you decide to do is your business and yours alone. Living in the White House is a joy and their only job is to make you happy.

 

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Hopefully that countdown clock was only set for 4 years.

...this woman was complicent in invading and destroying Iraq, her hate is legendary.

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Who the hell cares🙄are we suppose to give two shakes about the thoughts of a woman who raised A corrupt family,of which her twisted husband is probably the worst !?

I Stand with Barbara Bush!☝️

Your family is disgusting. Go away oh wait...

So what?

How in the world is this breaking news? NY, USA, and maybe the cosmos has known this since the 80s. Give the readers a break.

What a stupid story

They’re cowards profiting from the patriarchy. Or something.

I know people that said the same thing, but jumped on the Trump train when he became the nominee. Barbara was smart enough to not be pulled into the cult.

She was a person with a vision. God Rest Her Soul.

Why did they call Barbara Bush’s husband “Poppy?” What grows in Afghanistan? What are poppy’s used for? Connect the dots... This woman has no room to talk.

This is certainly no place for a lady, BB

So...rich people always wait until they die to tell the truth. Too late.

She loved *Poppy* Bush She didn't care he pardon Caspar Weinberger, the former secretary of Defense, & five others, absolving them from any further punishment for their illegal dealings in the Iran-Contra scandal Including selling drugs to innercities to finance the covert wars

The Bush family is one of the worst things to happen to our country. This woman is projecting hard.

Who gives a shit?

Glad Trump ordered the execution of her husband, waiting in the one for her son.......unless he flipped and sang like Whitney Houston to remain in Gitmo for the rest of his life.

If BarbaraBush didn’t include anything about Trump in her book, no one would have a reason to read it. Just add her to the long list of People making money off his Name.

She is correct!

She's entitled to her opinion...wasn't that long ago mainstream media spent 24/7 reporting the wealth of the Bush family! How ODD, Barbara Bush doesn't like the pres and you all salivate over the story!

He is a racist. He is a conman. He is a cheat. - individual 1 former attorney Michael Cohen.

Her grandson, Jeb son, George P is a politician with aspirations of higher office. That' why Jeb rarely criticizes Trump. Its all about keep George P.' career going

So. Fucking. What.

She definitely got Trump right. He's worse now if anything.

So what!

looks like Mrs Bush was one of the last true republicans. Good to see at least one not cave and bow to Trumpism or the stupidity of tribal party loyalty. GOP

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The Bushies are not that innocent. CIA , drug, oil and supporter of Nazi.

Never discount the wisdom of the aged. I once turned off evening news at dinner w/89 yr mother who was gagging when screen shot of realDonaldTrump came on screen.

The Bushes are just humble, selfless, and all around beautiful?

We give no fucks. Her husband and son set the table for Trump. Also I don't seem to remember her speaking out against Trump, anyone?

I can't wait for Trump to own this lib on Twitter!

Tell us about Ole Prescott's affinity for the Third Reich Babs. lol

Well, that settles it, I was ambivalent about him until now.

Gotta love these posthumous barbs...

She defends her family...are we really surprised?

wise lady...why cant you get it..

Who cares? Give it a rest.

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