According to The Express, as the weight of numerous indictments continues to mount against former President Donald Trump, his demeanor has exhibited signs of weariness and strain, according to an analysis by an expert. In a recently posted video on the Truth Social platform, Trump’s appearance appeared notably disheveled, and his speech displayed moments of stumbling, catching the attention of body language expert Judi James.
James noted that Trump’s visible fatigue and instances of “verbal slurring” suggest that he is grappling with significant pressure due to the ongoing criminal proceedings looming over him. The video, in which Trump expressed vehement opposition to what he labeled as “rigged and corrupt” indictments, was posted on Thursday. In it, he demanded the immediate withdrawal of all charges lodged against him by authorities.
Despite Trump’s attempt to project an image of power and authority, James pointed out that his usually well-coiffed hair seemed somewhat disheveled, and his moments of verbal hesitation prompted speculation on social media. She observed that the decision to release the video without a second take might signify his determination to present himself as resolute, even in the face of mounting challenges.
James elaborated that Trump’s minor corrections during his speech, followed by a failure to correct himself again, hint at potential internal conflict. She suggested that while he was reading from an autocue, his emotional displays seemed to diverge from the script, possibly causing a misalignment between his spoken words and his body language.
Probably the most telling point when it comes to evaluating Trump’s current state of mind and health here is why did he pass this video for posting rather than doing a second take…
“He has chosen to try to look like a man of power and authority here, yet his normally coiffed hair looks a bit unkempt and his verbal falters are jarring enough to have prompted speculation on social media.”
She added: “He must be a man under intolerable pressure right now though and perhaps this appearance and verbal slurring are a sign of tiredness or stress.
“Oddly, although he corrects himself, he fails the second time but seems to raise his brows for emphasis as though he feels he has nailed the word.
“There could be an inner clash right now as he reads from what appears to be an autocue but to also throw in his emotional displays as though he was off-script, and this could cause conflict between his words and his body language.”
In her assessment, James concluded that Trump’s appearance and verbal delivery might be reflective of the considerable pressure he is currently experiencing. His situation, marked by a barrage of indictments and legal battles, appears to be taking a toll on his demeanor and overall well-being. The ongoing legal challenges and the public scrutiny surrounding them seem to have created a complex emotional landscape for the former president, as he navigates a tense period in his post-presidential life.
Trump’s ridiculous antics are more fitting in a bad sitcom than a presidential seat. pic.twitter.com/7Qm0Jig1lk
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 18, 2023
