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Body language expert: Trump sought to 'connect' with Xi, not dominate, at state dinner

Analysis of Trump's handshake, toast and gestures with Xi Jinping finds no dominance display, expert says.

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What to know

  • A body language expert's analysis, not an official statement, is the source of the claim that Trump avoided his usual dominance posture with Xi.
  • The expert noted mixed signals: warm words paired with neutral or aggressive body language at several points during Trump's toast.
  • The one moment of genuine, unguarded expression came when Trump went off-script to mention the White House ballroom, still under construction.

“He emphasized that ‘We’re delighted to have you here,’ but there was no body language delight … the words were positive, but the body language was neutral”

Sean Johns, Body language expert · New York Post ↗ · Sep 24

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Body language expert: Trump sought to 'connect' with Xi, not dominate, at state dinner
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    The New York Post analysis was picked up and reposted across Google News and Reddit with no additional commentary or discussion generated.

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    Body language expert says Trump avoided his usual dominance display

    Sean Johns, founder of BodyLytics, analyzed footage of the handshake, toast and gestures and concluded Trump was trying to 'connect' with Xi rather than dominate him, noting an atypical closing of physical distance and absence of his usual aggressive handshake.

    “I think that he wasn’t trying to dominate, which he usually does…”
    — Sean Johns
    1. 2 outlets Trump ‘wasn’t trying to dominate’ at state dinner with Xi, as body language expert notes ‘sign of respect’

      first by New York Post, 18h ago · also NY Post

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  3. background

    Trump hosts Xi Jinping at White House state dinner — President Trump held a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, including an arrival ceremony handshake, a toast, and the presentation of a bald eagle statue gift.