Los Angeles, CA – Former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush has disclosed new details about President Donald Trump’s behavior, revealing on Rob Lowe’s podcast on July 9, 2025, that he reported Trump’s inappropriate advances toward co-host Nancy O’Dell to NBC executives nearly a decade before the 2016 leak of the notorious “Access Hollywood” tape.
Bush’s account, centered on a 2005 bus conversation where Trump made crude remarks, sheds light on the then-candidate’s conduct and reignites discussion about his personal controversies as his second term faces mounting scrutiny.
Disturbing Conversation With Trump Resurfaces
Bush recounted the 2005 incident, which occurred while he and Trump were on a bus for an Access Hollywood segment, later infamous for Trump’s “grab ‘em by the p—” comments that nearly derailed his 2016 presidential campaign.
“Whenever you’re with Trump, there’s two major topics: golf and the P word,” Bush told Lowe, referring to Trump’s frequent discussions about women. He specifically recalled Trump boasting about trying to seduce O’Dell, his Access Hollywood co-host, by offering to take her furniture shopping.
“He’s trying to take Nancy furniture shopping to sleep with her,” Bush said he reported to his NBC superior at the time.
While Bush claimed he didn’t initially register Trump’s more explicit remarks about women, he took note of the O’Dell comments, describing Trump’s behavior as “crazy” and calling him “an animal.”
The revelation adds context to the 2016 tape leak, which captured Trump’s lewd remarks and led to widespread backlash, costing Bush his job at NBC due to his laughter and perceived complicity during the conversation.
Renewed Controversy in a Charged Climate
Bush’s disclosure comes amid a turbulent period for Trump’s administration, marked by controversies over Medicaid cuts, birthright citizenship, and the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The timing of his comments, shared casually on a celebrity podcast, has renewed debate about Trump’s character and past behavior. On X, reactions were polarized. “Billy Bush is just stirring the pot to stay relevant,” one user posted, while another wrote, “This confirms what we already knew about Trump—disrespectful then and now.”
The remarks tap into ongoing public fascination with Trump’s personal conduct, particularly as his administration faces criticism for policy missteps.
Bush’s claim that he reported Trump’s behavior to NBC in 2005 raises questions about the network’s response at the time.
The Access Hollywood tape, which surfaced in October 2016, became a defining moment in Trump’s campaign, prompting apologies and defections from some Republican supporters. Bush’s firing showed the fallout, but his latest comments suggest he attempted to flag Trump’s behavior years earlier, potentially complicating narratives about his own role in the scandal.
Broader Pattern of Allegations
The O’Dell incident aligns with a history of allegations against Trump, including multiple claims of inappropriate conduct toward women, which he has consistently denied.
The Access Hollywood tape remains a cultural touchstone, referenced in debates about Trump’s fitness for office and his appeal among certain voter demographics.
Bush’s podcast revelation, while not introducing new legal or political consequences, adds fuel to ongoing discussions about accountability, especially as Trump navigates a second term fraught with legal battles, from NIH grant disputes to Pam Bondi’s Epstein file controversy.
The podcast conversation also highlights the enduring fallout from the 2016 tape. Bush, who has struggled to rebuild his career, appears to be reframing his involvement by emphasizing his attempt to report Trump’s behavior.
However, his admission that he didn’t recall the tape’s most inflammatory remarks at the time may undermine his credibility among critics who view him as complicit.
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What’s Next?
Bush’s comments are unlikely to prompt immediate repercussions for Trump, whose base remains steadfast despite past scandals.
However, they could amplify Democratic efforts to portray the administration as chaotic and morally compromised as the 2026 midterms approach. For Bush, the disclosure may be an attempt to reclaim his narrative, though it risks reigniting scrutiny of his own actions in 2005.
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