One key difference is that Trump actively promoted misinformation and anti-intellectualism, leading to mass deaths from COVID-19. He also created a movement that embraced an alternate reality and led to a rise in anti-trans sentiment. On the other hand, Bush's lies about WMDs led to a war that resulted in millions of deaths and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Both presidents had bipartisan support for certain policies, but the impact of their actions differs significantly.