What does the cryptic crossword clue "New US president following God may, perhaps (9)" mean?

The definition is "may, perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THOR (synonym="God") + N (synonym="new") + BUSH (synonym="George H, former US president") = THORNBUSH; definition: "may, perhaps" The answer is THORNBUSH.

New US president following God may, perhaps (9)

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