George W. Bush made an appearance to see the Arizona Cardinals pick up a stunning win over the Dallas Cowboys. The former President and his wife, Laura, came onto the field to greet the players ahead of the thrilling affair.
Bush was present for the coin toss at the start of the game and was stunned to see one particular player. He walked up to shake hands with Calais Campbell and was left completely stunned as soon as he got close to him. The hot-mic picked up his reaction to seeing the Cardinals’ defensive end.
Apparently, the 79-year-old was shocked at the size of Campbell, who looks like an absolute unit on and off the field. Bush exclaimed, “Good God, man,” in shock that they come built like Campbell as well, who are able to tear through almost anyone standing against them. If you also took a good look at the Cardinals star up close, you’d understand what the former President felt standing next to him.
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Bush’s Reaction Highlighted Just How Imposing The 6′8”, 315-Pound Campbell Appears
There aren’t many people out there who can go toe-to-toe in sheer size with Calais Campbell. The Arizona Cardinals’ defensive end is a beast of a man who can tackle you into outer space if he wishes to.
Campbell weighs in at an outstanding 315 pounds and stands at 6’ft 8 for anyone who needs to know what they’re dealing with. So, yeah, it’s no wonder that George W. Bush was astounded as soon as he came to shake his hand, and perhaps his reaction wasn’t too over the top.
We’re sure, after all, he was appreciating Campbell for who he is at the end of the day and admired his size. Perhaps, we should all take a moment and appreciate the Cardinals’ star for just being an insanely built behemoth ready to defend his teammates until the end of play.
It Was A Joyous Moment Before Bush Learned Of His VP’s Passing
George W. Bush was smiling widely alongside his wife, Lauren, at the Monday Night Football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. However, he was soon delivered some upsetting news, about the passing of his Vice President, Dick Cheney.
The couple appeared on the field to honor the Medal of Honor recipients in a beautiful pre-game ceremony. The news of Cheney’s passing would be announced shortly after in a statement. Cheney acted as Bush’s VP from 2001 to 2009.
He passed away at the age of 84 due to complications of dealing with pneumonia and cardiovascular issues. Former President Bush would release a statement honoring the loss of his VP and close friend, calling him a ‘decent and honorable man.’ Cheney’s entire close family was by his side during his final moments. We here at Operation Sports send our deepest condolences to the Cheney family for their immense loss and to those affected by his passing.
Published: Nov 4, 2025 03:00 pm