George W. Bush Congratulates Trump on Presidential Win

‘We join our fellow citizens in praying for the success of our new leaders at all levels of government,’ the former president wrote.
George W. Bush Congratulates Trump on Presidential Win
Former First Lady Laura Bush and former President George W. Bush greet President Donald Trump outside of Blair House in Washington on Dec. 4, 2018. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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Former President George W. Bush on Wednesday congratulated President-elect Donald Trump’s victory during Tuesday’s presidential election.

“The strong turnout in this election is a sign of the health of our republic and the strength of our democratic institutions. Laura and I are grateful to the election officials, poll workers, and volunteers who oversaw a free, fair, safe, and secure election,” Bush said in a statement, referring to former First Lady Laura Bush.

Jack Phillips
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