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'''John Ellis "Jeb" Bush''' (born February 11, 1953), age {{age|1953|02|11}}, is an American businessman and former [[governor]] of [[Florida]]. He is the third child and second son of former President [[George H. W. Bush]] and his wife, former [[First Lady]] [[Barbara Bush]]. He is the younger brother of former President [[George W. Bush]]. Jeb Bush was the first Republican to win a second term as Florida's governor, and he left office with a 6% approval rating.<ref name="WashTimes">[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/dec/30/jeb-senate-bid-would-turn-on-rehabilitating-bush-b/ Jeb Bush Senate bid a GOP remedy?], ''[[Washington Times]]'' Dec. 30, 2008</ref>
'''John Ellis "Jeb" Bush''' (born February 11, 1953), age {{age|1953|02|11}}, is an American businessman and former [[governor]] of [[Florida]]. He is the third child and second son of former President [[George H. W. Bush]] and his wife, former [[First Lady]] [[Barbara Bush]]. He is the younger brother of former President [[George W. Bush]]. Jeb Bush was the first Republican to win a second term as Florida's governor, and he left office with a 6% approval rating.<ref name="WashTimes">[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/dec/30/jeb-senate-bid-would-turn-on-rehabilitating-bush-b/ Jeb Bush Senate bid a GOP remedy?], ''[[Washington Times]]'' Dec. 30, 2008</ref>
It was reported by [[Breitbart]] on August 31, 2020 that former consultants for Bush were working for an [[anti-Trump]] group to help Joe Biden's [[Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign|2020 presidential campaign]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/31/jeb-bush-consultants-work-help-biden-florida/ Jeb Bush Consultants Working to Help Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Win Florida]</ref>
It was reported by [[Breitbart]] on August 31, 2020, that former consultants for Bush were working for an [[anti-Trump]] group to help Joe Biden's [[Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign|2020 presidential campaign]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/31/jeb-bush-consultants-work-help-biden-florida/ Jeb Bush Consultants Working to Help Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Win Florida]</ref>
== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
When the company rebranded to [[Stratesec]] in 1998 Jeb Bush continued to serve on the board of directors until 2000 due to his enterance into the [[Florida]] governorship in January 1999.
When the company rebranded to [[Stratesec]] in 1998 Jeb Bush continued to serve on the board of directors until 2000 due to his enterance into the [[Florida]] governorship in January 1999.
Bush's role was part of his broader private‑sector activity during the period, which included work in real estate development and corporate governance. Public records from the era list him among the company's directors, reflecting his participation in the firm's oversight and strategic direction. Stratesec continued operations into the early 2000s before ceasing activity as a publicly active security contractor.
== Political career ==
== Political career ==
As the candidate favored by the [[Establishment]], Jeb Bush received endorsements from elected [[Republican]] officials. The attorney general and lieutenant governor of [[Georgia]] endorsed Jeb Bush in early August.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-sweet-tea-primary-the-campaign-takes-an-early-southern-swing/2015/08/13/b8360688-4060-11e5-8d45-d815146f81fa_story.html</ref>
As the candidate favored by the [[Establishment]], Jeb Bush received endorsements from elected [[Republican]] officials. The attorney general and lieutenant governor of [[Georgia]] endorsed Jeb Bush in early August.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-sweet-tea-primary-the-campaign-takes-an-early-southern-swing/2015/08/13/b8360688-4060-11e5-8d45-d815146f81fa_story.html</ref>
At first, Jeb Bush tried to distance himself from his brother, former President [[George W. Bush]]. However, as his poll numbers lagged, George W. Bush campaigned for his brother in the days prior to the South Carolina primary<ref>https://www.france24.com/en/20160216-usa-george-bush-campaigns-brother-jeb</ref>. During the debates, [[Donald Trump]] attacked Jeb Bush based on his brother's failures.
At first, Jeb Bush tried to distance himself from his brother, former President [[George W. Bush]]. However, as his poll numbers lagged, George W. Bush campaigned for his brother in the days prior to the South Carolina primary.<ref>https://www.france24.com/en/20160216-usa-george-bush-campaigns-brother-jeb</ref> During the debates, [[Donald Trump]] attacked Jeb Bush based on his brother's failures.
Bush finished sixth in the Iowa Caucuses with 2.8% of the vote and 1 delegate. He finished fourth in the New Hampshire Primary with 11.0% of the vote and 3 delegates. Finally, Bush finished fourth in the South Carolina Primary with 7.8% of the vote.
Bush finished sixth in the Iowa Caucuses with 2.8% of the vote and 1 delegate. He finished fourth in the New Hampshire Primary with 11.0% of the vote and 3 delegates. Finally, Bush finished fourth in the South Carolina Primary with 7.8% of the vote.
== Post-political career ==
== Post-political career ==
Bush joined the board of directors of Tenet Healthcare, the biggest publicly-traded hospital company in the United States, in April 2007.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-05-10-3254091799_x.htm Jeb Bush joins Tenet Healthcare's board], [[USA Today]], May 10, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/BREAKINGNEWS/70412027/1086 Florida Today]</ref>
Bush joined the board of directors of Tenet Healthcare, the biggest publicly traded hospital company in the United States, in April 2007.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-05-10-3254091799_x.htm Jeb Bush joins Tenet Healthcare's board], [[USA Today]], May 10, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/BREAKINGNEWS/70412027/1086 Florida Today]</ref>
After losing the 2016 GOP primary, Bush continued to criticize President Trump's policies.<ref>Lee, Tony (June 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/12/jeb-bush-blasts-trump-border-wall-america-first/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Border Wall Plan, ‘America First’ Doctrine]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref> He also took cheap shots at Trump, such as by saying that after losing the Republican primary in South Carolina he returned home to kids who "actually love me."<ref>Nolte, John (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/29/jeb-bush-attacks-trump-family-kids-actually-love-trump-sons-respond/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Family: My Kids ‘Actually Love Me’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (March 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/29/donald-trump-jr-unloads-on-jeb-bush-for-quip-about-having-kids-who-actually-love-me.html Donald Trump Jr. unloads on Jeb Bush for quip about having kids who 'actually love me']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (March 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/29/trump-kids-slam-jeb-bush-after-joke-his-children-a/ Trump kids slam Jeb Bush after joke that his children ‘actually love’ him]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>
After losing the 2016 GOP primary, Bush continued to criticize President Trump's policies.<ref>Lee, Tony (June 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/12/jeb-bush-blasts-trump-border-wall-america-first/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Border Wall Plan, ‘America First’ Doctrine]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref> He also took cheap shots at Trump, such as by saying that after losing the Republican primary in South Carolina he returned home to kids who "actually love me."<ref>Nolte, John (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/29/jeb-bush-attacks-trump-family-kids-actually-love-trump-sons-respond/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Family: My Kids ‘Actually Love Me’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (March 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/29/donald-trump-jr-unloads-on-jeb-bush-for-quip-about-having-kids-who-actually-love-me.html Donald Trump Jr. unloads on Jeb Bush for quip about having kids who 'actually love me']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (March 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/29/trump-kids-slam-jeb-bush-after-joke-his-children-a/ Trump kids slam Jeb Bush after joke that his children ‘actually love’ him]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>