POTUS was the only member of the quartet wearing an overcoat. Melania was wearing a two-piece black suit; Laura Bush was wearing a forest green dress.
The two presidents shook hands first, both smiling warmly. Then Laura Bush reached out to Melania and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Melania then gave President Bush a two-cheek kiss. Trump did not apear to kiss Laura Bush. The foursome went inside promptly - Laura led the way by a couple of steps, followed by the other three. Trump had his hand on Bush's back at one point and also repeated the friendly gesture as they walked up the 10 steps into Blair House. The only chill was in the air; the mood was totally convivial.
The Bushes did not walk the Trumps back to the curb, making their departures inside against the increasingly brisk weather. Before entering his limo the President waved to the press but did not take any questions.
Unclear if other Bush family members participated but the schedule suggested that this was a four-way visit.
The print pool was situated across Pennsylvanias Avenue so it was impossible to see, much less hear, anything. Much of this detail is courtesy of the incomparable Doug Mills of the NYTimes.
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