Jenna Bush Hager Nearly Ruined Her Own Marriage Proposal but Ultimately Said Yes

Jenna Bush Hager's journey to her wedding day is filled with amusing and heartfelt moments that nearly derailed her own engagement plans. The daughter of former President George W. Bush met her future husband, Henry Hager, during his tenure working on his father's 2004 reelection campaign. Despite the complexities of her White House life, Jenna and Henry's relationship persisted, culminating in their marriage in 2008. Interestingly, their path to the altar was almost thwarted when Jenna inadvertently jeopardized her own engagement. On a 2024 episode of "Today with Hoda & Jenna," Jenna shared how Henry proposed atop Cadillac Mountain in Maine's Acadia National Park, a scenic spot renowned for its sunrise views. She recounted feeling "cranky" during the early morning hike, unaware that Henry's request for a snack break was actually a proposal. Her reluctance to stop, citing the cold, almost caused Henry to abandon his plans, but he managed to persuade her to pause long enough to kneel and pop the question—an act Jenna happily accepted. This was not their first near-miss; Jenna previously proposed to Henry after just three months of dating while intoxicated during Christmas celebratio...