US presidential election 2016: Body language expert reveals a 'very different Trump'
DONALD TRUMP has been elected the next President of the United States - but is this a new version of the businessman that viewers saw this morning as he stood victorious? Robin Kermode explains all.
Body language expert Robin Kermode, one of Europe’s leading communication coaches, has deconstructed Donald Trump’s body language.
The 70-year old former business tycoon was a described as a “narcissist” in the lead up to the presidential election – but this morning was revealed to be the winner of the presidential competition.
His body language in the final hours as a Republican candidate revealed a completely new Trump, according to Robin.
The body language expert previously deconstructed Hillary Clinton’s body language at the 9/11 memorial ceremony.
Scroll down for Robin's explanation.
Picture 1
This is very different Trump - he has his weight on one side, whereas he is usually upright and centred.
His head and chin are down ands arms are protecting his body.
While complaining, Trump always had his arms by his side but here he looks slightly overawed by the situation.
Picture 2
We see a very different Trump this morning.
His movements are slower, as well as his speech - there is less shouting too!
In this photo, his fixed face with tight lip corners almost makes him look sad and this is often the response of athletes when they win a race.
Picture 3
This image also displays a new look for trump!
Usually we’ve seen him head upright, chin agressively forward and up, but here he looks more relaxed after the big victory.
Picture 4
Again, in this photo Trump’s head and chin are lowered and the held face, with throat pulled down, shows that he is relieved and calmer than usual.
There is also the same flicker of sadness as before.
Picture 5
Earlier in the night - before victory was certain - we saw the usual head high aggressive chin jut and the eye slit of a prize fighter, but this is quite an off image as we see the aggressive fighter and the gently movements of a grandfather as he holds the shoulders of the young girl in front of him.
Picture 6
Again in this image, the understandable emotions of relief are displayed and are turning to sadness.
It looks as if he is holding his lip to hold back the tears of relief.
He also has the look of a ten year old boy - ‘look Mum I did ok!’.