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1/ THREAD: When Trump points, he uses his index finger (forefinger). This is an alienating nonverbal habit. Even individuals who like him find this gesture offensive (including those watching remotely). This is true in every culture.

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2/ Note also how he often brings his hand up from a high position down to a lower position. This simulates a chopping motion and makes it's user feel more powerful. This #BodyLanguage is rapport destroying and signals a narcissistic personality.

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1/ THREAD: Another one of Trump's common manipulative techniques is that he verbally and nonverbally singles out journalists. For example, as he says here, "... and I always say this for you in particular"

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2/ ...(or, "You know this better than anyone, John.", etc. [even calling them by name]). He does this while pointing at them with his index finger/forefinger (which is offensive in all cultures).

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3/ This has the simultaneous effect of making them feel temporarily elevated/exclusive (even they know he does it to everyone) but also intimidating.

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1/ THREAD: Trump is always trying to sell you a condo. He's constantly trying to fool his audience. And like many conmen, he's a fast talker.

#BodyLanguage #BodyLanguageExpert #TrumpPressConference
2/ One of the techniques of such individuals is to make a series of false premises that build on each other.

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3/ In between these false premises, Trump doesn't want you to refute his statements — so he rapidly extends his hand in a dominant, palm-down fashion, and begins his next premise at an accelerated rate.

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1/ THREAD: This is NOT an 'Okay gesture'. Trump says, "it's easy, ya know it's easier to stop everything cold" as he displays a White Power sign with both hands.

A simple 'Okay sign' is highly out-of-context in this scenario...

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2/ This nonverbal (illustrator) was in response to a question regarding migrant workers in the context of Trump's immigration ban.

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3/ A couple seconds later he suppresses a smile. Smiling or suppressing a smile out of context is always a red flag. This is a relatively new racist gesture. Trump is sending a signal to his base.

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