Jenna Bush Hager just revealed what really happens when America’s former First Couple steps into grandparent mode — and it’s not what you’d expect from the White House! In a candid and hilarious chat with Reba McEntire, the Today host admitted that her parents have swapped presidential discipline for total grandparent chaos! But beneath the laughter, her confession sparked a surprising conversation about parenting, favoritism, and how even the most powerful families juggle love and limits. And the truth may be more surprising than anyone imagined

Jenna Bush Hager offered a rare and candid glimpse into life behind the scenes of one of America’s most famous families — and it’s surprisingly relatable. During an episode of Today with Jenna and Friends, the 41-year-old co-host opened up about how her parents, former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, interact with her three children: Mila, 10, Poppy, 7, and Hal, 3. Her revelation? The former first couple might just be the most indulgent grandparents around.

Chatting with guest co-host Reba McEntire during the “Social Dilemmas” segment, Jenna laughed while responding to a viewer’s question about favoritism between grandchildren. “Is this from my parents?” she joked, before admitting that her mom and dad’s grandparenting style leans heavily toward fun and freedom rather than rules and structure. “They kind of break up the schedules. They’re like, ‘Sure, you can have your iPad all morning. You want ice cream for breakfast? Sure!’” she said with a laugh.

While Reba suggested that grandparents should step in and discipline when needed, Jenna explained that the Bushes do the opposite — they spoil their grandkids. The Today star added that after every visit to “Ganny and Gampy’s,” as her kids call them, she and her husband Henry Hager have to “retrain” their children back into normal routines.

Still, Jenna was quick to defend her parents’ approach, emphasizing that their generosity comes from love. “They think their job is to be as fun as possible,” she said. For the Bushes, who once balanced the weight of the White House, being doting grandparents has become a joyful contrast to their political past — one where structure and seriousness ruled their days.

The mother of three also spoke honestly about the sibling dynamics that come with raising kids alongside her twin sister, Barbara Bush Coyne. She admitted that sometimes it’s easy to wonder whether grandparents have favorites. “You think, ‘Does Mom care more about the other one?’ But really, it’s just the ages,” she explained. With her own children being older and more energetic, she noted, “That’s a lot for 75-year-old parents to handle. My sister has one baby who doesn’t really move — so it’s not personal.”

It’s a moment of humor and humility that shows just how ordinary even the most extraordinary families can be. The image of a former president handing out ice cream for breakfast or relaxing with his grandchildren in Texas is far from the buttoned-up commander-in-chief the world remembers. For Jenna, that transformation — from leader of the free world to “fun granddad” — seems to be one of the sweetest parts of watching her parents age.

Ultimately, her reflections capture the universal truth about family: no matter who you are — a celebrity, a president, or a morning show host — love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos are what bind generations together. And for George and Laura Bush, being “as fun as possible” may just be their favorite presidential legacy of all.