Even former President George W. Bush has to show up for jury duty

George W. Bush
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American citizens everywhere dread jury duty. But former President George W. Bush happily showed up to the Dallas courthouse on Wednesday to do his civic duty — with Secret Service agents in tow.

The former president didn't ultimately get picked for trial. Thankfully, it looks like he didn't try the Princess Leia excuse.

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