Jenna Bush Hager, born November 25, 1981, is an American author, journalist, and television personality. She is recognized for her role as co-host of the fourth hour of NBC's "Today" program. As the daughter of the 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, she is also a granddaughter of President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush.

Hager's career began in education, working as a teacher's aide and later interning with UNICEF's Educational Policy Department in Latin America. Her writing career launched with "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope," detailing her experiences with UNICEF-supported charities. She has since co-authored children's books and published personal narratives. She joined NBC News in 2009, contributing to "The Today Show" before becoming a co-host of its fourth hour. She also hosts a monthly book club segment, "Read with Jenna," on the program.

Born Jenna Welch Bush in Dallas, Texas, she attended various schools in Dallas and Austin, including The Hockaday School and St. Andrew's Episcopal School. She later enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. During her college years, she and her twin sister Barbara faced legal issues related to alcohol consumption. She graduated from the University of Texas in 2004 with a degree in English. Her early life was shaped by her father's political career, moving to Austin when he became Governor of Texas and later to Washington D.C. when he became President.

Following her father's presidency, Hager transitioned into a media career. She worked as a teacher's aide and interned for UNICEF before embarking on her writing career. Her first book, "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope," was published in 2007, detailing her work with UNICEF in Latin America. She has since co-authored books with her mother, Laura Bush, and her sister, Barbara Bush. In 2009, she joined NBC News, initially as a correspondent and contributor for "The Today Show." Her role expanded over time, leading to her current position as co-host of the fourth hour of "Today." She also curates a popular book club segment, "Read with Jenna," on the show.

Jenna Bush met Henry Chase Hager during the 2004 presidential campaign, and they married in 2008. They have three children. Unlike many of her relatives, Hager does not identify with the Republican Party, having mistakenly registered with the Independence Party of New York. She has spoken about her independent political thinking. Beyond her media work, she serves on the board of the Greenwich International Film Festival. Her public life has included significant moments, such as her emotional reaction to the storming of the U.S. Capitol and her candid personal revelations on television.

“I have had the privilege of standing on those steps for several inaugurations, not just for family members but for the first black president of the United States of America. I kissed my grandfather goodbye in that rotunda. I have felt the majesty of our country in those walls, and nobody can take that from any of us.”