Body Language Analysis №4024: Donald Trump Threatens “Fire and Fury” to North Korea — Nonverbal and Emotional Intelligence (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Shades of October 1962 … and things are moving quickly.
Earlier today, after a new report from US intelligence agencies said, they believe North Korea has now successfully produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead — such that it can fit inside its ICBMs — Donald Trump made the following declaration:

In response, Kim Jong-un is now threatening Guam.
What does Donald Trump’s nonverbal behavior in this video tell us?
It’s highly unusual for Mr. Trump to have his arms crossed — particularly in such a hand-covered and tighten fashion. It’s even rarer for him to do so while he’s speaking. Moreover, he’s also sitting back, away from the table, against the support of his chair — which is also highly unusual for him. This cluster of behavior is highly beta and a form of self-hugging/self-comforting. It indicates a low level of emotional comfort and lower confidence.
And yet — the President’s verbal statement, vocal qualities (paralanguage) and his facial nonverbal displays during this same time are quite extreme and very alpha in nature.

Summary: This is an excellent example of alpha-beta hybrid behavior. Part of President Trump’s display is very alpha — while other portions are quite beta. He is trying to be what he considers presidential while weighing the very real ramifications of “fire and fury”. This indicates that Donald Trump’s threat is very real — and, because his statement was extemporaneous, it carries even more weight. He is strongly and seriously considering a preemptive strike against North Korea in the near future.
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See also:
Body Language Analysis №4023: Mike Pence, The 2020 Presidential Race, and Anger
Body Language Analysis №4021: Stephen Miller’s and Jim Acosta’s exchange
Body Language Analysis №4019: John Kelly and Donald Trump in the Oval Office
Body Language Analysis №4017: Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Rizzo, and a Signal of Sincerity
Body Language Analysis №4002: Justin Trudeau Meets His Namesake
Body Language Analysis 3988: Kim Jong-un, ICBMs, False Joy, and Fake Laughter
Body Language Analysis №3965: Manspreading, Madrid, and a Business Faux Pas
Nonverbal Communication Analysis №3872: “Fearless Girl” Statue in Manhattan’s Financial District
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