'I Relied Upon My Faith,' George W. Bush Tells Leno

Article origination

'I Relied Upon My Faith,' George W. Bush Tells Leno

Making a relatively rare appearance on national TV, former President George W. Bush told Tonight Show host Jay Leno on Tuesday that "I relied upon my faith, my family helped a lot and I had a good team around me" while in the White House.

Bush also repeated some things he's said before — that he doesn't miss being president and that he'll leave it up to history to judge his performance.

The nation's 43rd president also had some funny moments: "You look much more relaxed" now, Leno told him. "No kidding. ... Duh!" Bush said with a laugh and a comical look on his face.

The show has posted several clips on its YouTube page. We'll embed one that includes some of the serious and not-so-serious parts of the discussion.

Since leaving office, Bush has taken up painting. Bush gave Leno a portrait he's done of the Tonight Show host.

Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

Rosalynn Carter, transformative former first lady and mental health advocate, dies

The wife of former President Jimmy Carter was 96 years old. She spent decades as a prominent advocate for mental health and professionalized the role of first lady.

Public Affairs / April 25, 2024

EPA announces new rules to increase oversight, regulation of toxic coal ash waste in Indiana

New rules from the Environmental Protection Agency will extend federal regulations of coal ash at active and inactive coal-burning plants and disposal sites throughout the country.

Public Affairs / April 25, 2024

April 25 is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot for Indiana's 2024 primary

Today is the deadline for Hoosiers who want to vote by mail in the May primary to apply for that ballot - you have until 11:59 p.m. to submit an application to your local election administrator's office.