The former president is reportedly seeking to regain influence within the Republican Party, according to new developments. The Bush family, once central figures in the party, have become outsiders as President Trump reshaped the GOP.

A source close to the former president suggests that certain Republicans are attempting to counter Trump’s dominance. This effort involves positioning itself to step in once the current leader is no longer in power. While the former president avoids direct criticism of Trump, he is believed to be open to shaping the party’s direction for the long term.

A former Bush official noted that Trump “knows there’s no third term option,” and highlighted Vice President JD Vance’s advantage over other Republicans vying for the 2028 presidential race. The same source predicted a “big open field” within the party in 2028.

The former RNC chairman, Michael Steele, urged the former president to reengage with GOP politics, stating he has “a voice that would resonate with a lot more Americans.”

George W. Bush has expressed concerns about Trump’s leadership qualities, noting that he lacked the “humility” necessary to be an effective leader. Additionally, Bush warned against the dangers of an isolationist U.S. policy, which he said could destabilize global peace.

The former president recently gave a speech at former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral. Donald Trump Jr. responded to the report, stating that the Bush family cannot take control of the Republican Party after his father is out of office. “We will never let this happen,” he tweeted.

The Bush family is planning to retake control of the GOP after President Donald Trump leaves office, according to a report.