Thu Mar 27 14:10:00 UTC 2025: **Jenna Bush Hager’s Family Takes Over Today Show**
NEW YORK – Jenna Bush Hager’s “Today” show co-hosting duties this week have a decidedly familial feel. The daughter of former President George W. Bush is sharing the fourth hour of the show with various family members through Friday. This includes her twin sister, Barbara Pierce Bush (Monday and Tuesday), cousins Wendy Stapleton and Sam Bush LeBlond, and finally, her husband, Henry Hager. Bush Hager admits to feeling more nervous co-hosting with family than with other guests.
The week’s family affair coincides with the release of Jenna and Barbara’s fifth collaborative children’s book, “I Loved You First.” The book, illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, focuses on the profound love between parent and child. The sisters are embarking on a book tour promoting the new publication, starting Tuesday in Madison, Connecticut, and concluding Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas.
The sisters are also co-founders of Global Health Corps, a non-profit dedicated to tackling global health challenges. Their public lives, shaped by their parents’ and grandparents’ prominence, have given them unique perspectives, allowing them to connect deeply with readers who share personal stories about the Bush family legacy.
While their father, former President George W. Bush, is a noted painter, he hasn’t yet contributed to his daughters’ literary projects, although the possibility remains open.
The sisters also discussed the contrast between their relatively normal childhood and the world their own children are growing up in, emphasizing their commitment to being fully present with their families and limiting screen time for their children, a conscious choice mirroring their own upbringing with limited access to junk food and technology. They hope their new book encourages readers to prioritize family connection over screen time.
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