Weaver has earned notoriety for frequently bypassing the US Secret Service and shaking the hand of the United States President.
[3] In late 2008, Weaver stated that he would not attempt to shake Barack Obama's hand due to an ongoing ban from Washington D.C. that had yet to expire.
[5] Despite the incident having led the Secret Service to prepare for his return, Weaver was able to bypass security and meet the then recently inaugurated George W. Bush in 2001.
On February 6, 2003 Weaver attended the National Prayer Breakfast meeting and was able to hand Bush an eight-page typed letter about Iraq "from God".
[6][7] At George W. Bush's second inauguration in 2005, Weaver was arrested on an outstanding warrant related to his prior presidential photo stunts.