Body language expert says Trump’s clenched hand posture signals 'frustration' ahead of Putin summit
WASHINGTON, DC: With anticipation building ahead of Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, a body language expert is highlighting the US president’s subtle signals of "frustration."
Celebrity psychic and body language analyst Inbaal Honigman examined Trump’s gestures during a press conference on Thursday evening, August 14, noting a revealing mix of confidence, determination, and underlying tension.
Body language expert weighs in on Trump's behavior ahead of summit
In a report shared with the Daily Express, body language expert and celebrity psychic Inbaal Honigman analyzed President Trump's behavior during a recent press conference ahead of his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Honigman pointed out that Trump displayed subtle signs of frustration, visible through his hand movements, despite maintaining a composed exterior.
During the press conference, Trump remarked that he would know within “five minutes” whether the meeting with Putin would be a success. However, Honigman suggested that his body language had already offered clues about his mindset.
“President Trump's hands might not move a lot, but they tell a big story during his White House update,” she explained. “For his second term, he's clearly taken some guidance on how to move in a more statesmanlike way, and he makes a point of keeping his hands still.”
Still, according to Honigman, his movements weren’t completely restrained. “But they're not really, really still. There's plenty of information in his hand positioning and slight moves to tell us exactly how Trump feels."
During the entire press conference, Trump kept his "left hand covering his right hand, pressing it down and stopping it from busting out any moves.”
She continued, “But the right hand, while wrapped in his left hand, reveals Trump's inner thoughts. The lower hand is curled up into a fist, which could suggest some frustration." She weighed in on, "His thumb is outside that fist, which is a sign of confidence, independence, and a strong sense of self.”
Honigman also observed that Trump’s fist occasionally tapped the table subtly, interpreting the motion as a demanding gesture, a sign that he wants to stay firmly in control of the situation.
She claimed, "At times, we see his fist very subtly bang on the table in front of him."
Trump’s subtle hand movements used as 'shields'
According to Honigman, Trump’s subtle hand movements signaled a form of "demanding" body language, indicating his desire to remain firmly in control, or in the "driver’s seat." She observed that throughout the entire press conference, Trump kept his hands clasped in front of him, a posture she described as protective.
"Trump's hands are held together in front of him during the entire press conference, from the very beginning to the very end."
“This is a type of protective body language,” she explained. “He uses his arms as shields across his body. It means that he's keeping some information back.” She also pointed out that both hands were consistently turned downward, which she interpreted as a marker of secrecy.
"In fact, both his hands are facing downwards for the full session, which again is a mark of secrecy."
“Even without moving very much at all,” Honigman added, “We can clearly see that President Trump is confident, determined, frustrated... and keeping some secrets that he's rather not yet reveal."
President Trump and Russian President Putin are set to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, August 15, within hours, to explore potential solutions for ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.
