former u.s. president george w. bush describe political climate washington pretty ugly donald trump presidency express optimism unite state would pull despite divisive political discourse like racism like name-calling like people feel alienate bush 70 say interview people magazine hit newsstands friday nobody like that promote first art book portraits courage commander chief tribute america warriors bush say however felt anxiety direction country head optimistic end bush say periods always way come optimistic some trump first republican president since bush leave office november presidential election beat 16 candidates party nomination include bush brother jeb prominent republicans within establishment wing party include bush father former president george h.w bush shun offer tepid support bush diverge sharply trump new administration separate interview nbc today show monday say support welcome immigration policy praise media indispensable democracy wide-ranging interview nbc today show nl2n1gc0i1 bush wife laura speak people dallas home proceed book collection portraits wound veterans help fund veterans health care employment program george w. bush presidential center couple tell entertainment magazine center immigration ceremonies reproductive-health program women africa leadership train muslim women middle east stand contrast trump isolationism lot ways speak add really action defend value important laura bless nation ought help others bush shrug people magazine ask trump immigration policies could threaten center program mention might bother figure bring say ex-president bush say hopeful despite 'pretty ugly climate washington