From exchanging candy to friendly belly taps, see some of the most memorable moments caught on camera between the former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and their wives Michelle Obama and Laura Bush.

Former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush shared a playful moment that was captured on camera at Donald Trump’s inauguration.

While former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama support different parties, that doesn't mean they can't get along. Read about their friendship and Bush's with former first lady Michelle Obama.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is in attendance at Trump’s inauguration, his wife, former second lady Karen, is not. Karen Pence snubbed the Trumps earlier this month at Carter’s funeral, where she ignored Melania Trump’s efforts to shake her hand.

Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the service last week at Washington National Cathedral, where her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed like old friends despite the history of political animosity between the Democratic former president and the returning Republican.

Obama, the 44th president, attends 60th inauguration solo as former First Lady Michelle Obama skips Trump’s inauguration

former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Laura Bush. Michelle Obama’s absence from the inauguration came as no surprise, since the Obamas released a statement last week ...

Former President Barack Obama took time during President Donald Trump's inauguration to joke with former President George W. Bush.

The Office of George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush are also attending. Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent at last week's funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, where her husband and Trump were seated next to each other ...

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.

Speculation about Barack and Michelle Obama's relationship arose as she skipped official events, including Donald Trump's inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Michelle Obama wore a black dress with pearls in hers but used the Blue State Room as her backdrop. Laura Bush wore a warm brown suit. Melania's photo was taken in her favorite room in the White ...