(CNN)George P. Bush wanted Donald Trump’s endorsement badly. Or, at a minimum, he wanted the former president to stay out of his primary challenge to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
To make that happen, George P. Bush kissed up to Trump in the most obsequious — and embarrassing — ways possible.
In the run-up to the announcement of his candidacy, George P. tweeted a picture of himself on a cell phone with this caption: “Great to speak with President Trump to discuss the future of Texas and how we are keeping up the fight to put America first. I appreciate the words of encouragement and support.”
And, at the announcement itself, George P. supporters were handing out beverage sleeves that showed a drawing of him and Trump with a 2019 quote from the former President that read: “This is the only Bush that likes me. This is the Bush that got it right. I like him.” (George P. endorsed Trump in the 2020 race, calling him “the only thing standing between America and socialism.”)
George P. playing the sycophant was particularly galling given that Trump had savaged his father, Jeb Bush, repeatedly during the 2016 campaign. And had attacked his uncle, former President George W. Bush, for the war in Iraq — among other things. And retweeted a Twitter user who claimed that Jeb Bush “has to like the Mexican Illegals because of his wife.” (Jeb’s wife and George P.’s mother, Columba, came to the United States legally.)
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