The daughter of former President George W. Bush was the favorite to take over since Gifford announced her exit last December. Bush Hager has been a frequent guest co-host with Hoda Kotb and the two already have chemistry together. “I’m so excited, I can’t believe it,” she tells People. “It feels organic and it feels right. It just feels like the right time for me.”
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