Donald Trump’s signature finger-pointing gesture isn’t random; new study explains its surprising psychological influence
Donald Trump's signature finger-pointing gesture is more than a habit; it's a strategic communication tool. According to linguist Christopher Hart, this nonverbal cue captivates audiences and shapes ...
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There's A Reason Trump Is Always Pointing His Finger At People — And It's Surprisingly Powerful
In a recent study published in the journal Social Semiotics,Hart analyzed a campaign rally and found that Trump defaults to a pointing gesture more than once per minute, which is a lot.
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The Point of Trump’s Finger Pointing: How Gestures Shape Right-Wing Populism
By breaking down Trump’s gestures frame by frame, Hart identified patterns in how Trump uses his hands to connect with his audience. The study found that Trump’s pointing gestures fall into ...