Body language expert claims Lauren Sanchez looked desperate to 'keep up with' Trumps at Mar-a-Lago dinner

Accompanied by her billionaire fiance Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez dined with President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania at his Mar-a-Lago estate
PUBLISHED DEC 20, 2024
Lauren Sanchez looked desperate to 'keep up with' the Trumps during their dinner at Mar-a-Lago, according to a body language expert (Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images and Getty Images)
Lauren Sanchez looked desperate to 'keep up with' the Trumps during their dinner at Mar-a-Lago, according to a body language expert (Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images and Getty Images)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Lauren Sanchez, 55, may have stolen the spotlight with her stunning little black dress during a high-profile dinner at Mar-a-Lago, but according to a body language expert, her confidence seemed to falter under the public eye's scrutiny.

Accompanied by her billionaire fiance Jeff Bezos, 60, the former journalist dined with President-Elect Donald Trump, 78, and First Lady-in-waiting Melania Trump, 54, at the iconic Florida estate.

(L-R) Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos attend the CHANEL and Charles Finch Annual Pre-Oscar Dinner at The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel on March 09, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/WireImage)
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos attend the CHANEL and Charles Finch Annual Pre-Oscar Dinner at The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel on March 9, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Stefanie Keenan/WireImage)

Body language expert decodes Lauren Sanchez’s ‘lightning smile’ at Mar-a-Lago dinner

The evening saw the couples strolling through the lavish property, a moment captured on video and widely shared on X (formerly Twitter).

However, United Kingdom-based body language expert Judi James noticed something telling about Sanchez's demeanor.

In her analysis for Daily Mail, James revealed that while Sanchez exuded poise, subtle cues suggested a deeper layer of unease.

“Lauren does look nervous here, thanks to some body tension and the way she performs [her] 'lightning smile' that flashes on and off quite quickly,” James observed.



 

The scrutiny didn’t end there. James noted that Sanchez seemed particularly anxious when Bezos paused to greet fans.

“She appears keen to keep up with the Trumps, walking ahead and looking anxious to move on when her partner stops to chat,” she added.

Despite her visible tension, Lauren turned heads in her chic black ensemble and stiletto heels, while Bezos looked sharp in a navy blue suit.

Their presence at Mar-a-Lago underscored Bezos' growing connection with Donald Trump, following months of speculation about the tech magnate’s shifting political alignments.

Viewers call Lauren Sanchez's outfit 'desperate'

After Judi James decoded Lauren Sanchez's body language during her dinner with the Trumps, some people on social media expressed disappointment in her wardrobe choices, while others speculated about the influence of those around her.

One social media user shared, "Clothes can make you confident. She'd be a star if she wore elegant clothes appropriate to the occasion. As it is, her clothes distract from who she could be. I didn't even realize she'd had a career. Everything is about these over-the-top outfits."

In the comments section of the Daily Mail article, another wrote, "She is trying too hard. I think Jeff might be picking her attire. When men leave their wives for another it is seldom someone as classy as the wife."

Another pointed out, "Maybe if she dressed appropriately she wouldn’t feel so vulnerable."

One person commented, "Not in good taste."

Another stated, "Not appropriately dressed as usual."

One individual observed, "She dresses like a club girl. At this point, it wouldn't hurt to show some class. She already landed the billionaire, so she no longer needs the bait."

"Desperate is an understatement," someone else added.

Jeff Bezos donated $1M for Donald Trump's inauguration

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, has been making waves in political circles.

His dinner with Trump comes on the heels of a reported $1 million pledge to the president-elect’s inaugural fund.

LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 19: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, gestures to the crowd as he concludes a campaign rally on October 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. There are 17 days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, which will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he concludes a campaign rally on October 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

This meeting is the latest in a series of high-profile engagements between Trump and Silicon Valley heavyweights, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who dined with the president-elect last month.

Bezos and Trump's relationship has had its fair share of turbulence, particularly given the Trump administration’s past criticism of Bezos-owned Washington Post.

However, the publication’s recent decision to abstain from endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2024 election appears to have smoothed old tensions.

Lauren Sanchez teases extravagant Pacific celebration for 55th birthday

The dinner wasn’t the only headline Lauren Sanchez made this week. She rang in her 55th birthday on December 19 with an Instagram post teasing a mysterious celebration.

Lauren Sánchez attends Skirball Cultural Center's Fall 2024 Opening Reception featuring Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion at Skirball Cultural Center on October 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images)
Lauren Sanchez attends Skirball Cultural Center's Fall 2024 Opening Reception featuring Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion at Skirball Cultural Center on October 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images)

Sanchez shared a cryptic math equation on her Stories, hinting at coordinates pointing to a remote location in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.

Fans speculated this could be the couple’s next destination aboard Bezos' $500 million super-yacht.

In true Sanchez-Bezos fashion, the celebration promised to be extravagant.


 
 
 
 
 
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Sanchez's birthday festivities have reportedly included pastel-hued cakes and luxurious yacht trips, continuing a trend of opulent escapes.

Bezos also took to his Instagram, writing, "What an incredible year — you set your mind to writing a children’s book and now you’re a NYT best selling author. I have a feeling your next trip around the sun will be just as amazing. Happy birthday, baby!"

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