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By Matt Cherette Nov 8, 2010 9:00 PM

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George W. Bush on Kanye West: “Disgusting”

George W. Bush on Kanye West: "Disgusting"

Tonight, NBC aired Decision Points, its interview of former President George W. Bush by Matt Lauer. When the topic of Hurricane Katrina—specifically, Kanye West's "George Bush doesn't care about black people!" outburst—came up, Bush got angry. Really angry.

George W. Bush on Kanye West: "Disgusting"

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