Bush's awkward swaying in Dallas draws social media reaction
Posted: July 14, 2016 - 1:34am
From left, former first lady Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama join hands during a memorial service at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center with the families of the fallen police officers, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Dallas. Five police officers were killed and several injured during a shooting in downtown Dallas last Thursday night. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush's awkward arm swaying in sync with a choir's singing during a memorial service for the five police officers slain in Dallas last week is drawing mockery and criticism on social media.

Bush smiled, swayed and moved his arms up and down while holding the hands of wife Laura Bush and first lady Michelle Obama during the Dallas Police Choir's rendition of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." At one point he said something to Michelle Obama, who smiled and laughed.

Video of Bush at the event has sparked a strong reaction online. Some criticize Bush's behavior as inappropriate given the solemn occasion. Others are using the moment to post videos of Bush dancing awkwardly in the past.

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