During the inauguration, all eyes were set on Barron Trump, 18, as his looks and attitude were unique. The 47th president’s youngest son had all eyes on him as he made an eccentric hand gesture during his father’s inauguration.
Experts debate on the significance of this gesture and what it means, while people thought it to be like Mr. Burns’ infamous hand gesture from The Simpsons.
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Expert Darren Stanton weighs in
Body language expert Darren Stanton called Barron’s gesture the “politician’s steeple.” He elaborated, saying that this gesture signifies that he feels to be in a position of authority.
He doesn’t feel superior to others but it’s a matter of evaluation of his surroundings and the implications these surroundings have on his goals.
Barron was unenthused
People couldn’t help but notice how the young Trump couldn’t care less about his father’s inauguration. One user joked, saying: “He never smiles or talks. Did Elon build him?”
A proof of this is when Donald Trump said he’d “plant a flag on Mars,” Tesla CEO, Elon Musk was beyond excited and applauded, whereas Barron who was seated in front of him, didn’t give it much thought.
It’s more of a defense mechanism
Stanton explains how his attitude is not because of lack of interest, but rather a defense mechanism to protect his image. He spent the majority of his life in the spotlight and he’s aware of what that entails, so he has to keep up a front.
He can’t help but attract attention
Yes, his demeanor may be a calm one, but the 18-year-old stands at 6’7″ and has this allure that makes him hard to ignore.
The expert clarified that his body language demonstrates a show of quiet confidence and an acknowledgment that people are aware of his every move.
No wonder why his gestures are always monitored
As Barron grows in life, so does his role in the family. For that reason, people hunt for the slightest thing of anything to be able to analyze and break down his character. One person wrote: “Let’s hope he literally grows up to be a decent guy.”
Another expert shares her take
Ruby Figueroa, a theater actress who’s with over 20 years of experience in body language teaching, told Bored Panda: “Public personalities at highly televised events such as an inauguration are not seen as people, but as characters.”
Every move signifies something
“We are constantly communicating with our bodies whether we like it or not, and the same is true for politicians and celebrities. The difference is that their moves are being recorded, televised, and scrutinized.” Figueroa continued.
He’s not set to be a meme material, unlike Musk
Figueroa believes that Barron’s stoic and reserved demeanor makes him less likely to become meme material, unlike figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Lauren Sánchez.
Elon Musk sparked controversy during his speech as he bumped the side of his chest where his heart was and then extended his arm, which was likened to the World War 2 salute.
People react to his mannerisms
One user said: “It was really interesting watching him and his hand movements.”
Another added: “At his young age, he seems to be a serious, no nonsense type of person. We need more young men like him.”
Some thought that people are overanalyzing
A user who thought that it was too much said: “He may have been bored or a little impatient. After all, he is a kid. But I saw nothing wrong or weird.”
Another added: “Oh please, I do that subconsciously in meetings myself! Just a weird habit.”
