“The title is misleading,”
My impression was they were trying to cast the story in a negative (Bush BAD!) light. It is ridiculous do refer to somebody by an association that is long gone when they have moved on to greater things. I also object to referring to people by their former titles when that is no longer appropriate. Madam Secretary for Clinton or President (fill in name) when he no longer is.
You’re right, that makes all the sense in the world.