Donald Trump’s ‘joker smile’ and ‘alpha’ stance in first White House meeting with ‘sad’ Joe Biden revealed true thoughts
DONALD Trump’s “joker smile” revealed his true thoughts about Joe Biden during the pair’s historic White House meeting on Wednesday, a body language expert has revealed.
President-elect Trump also adopted a macho “alpha” stance to contrast with Biden’s “weaker” stance, according to behavioral and body language expert Patti Wood.
Speaking exclusively to The U.S. Sun, Wood explained how Biden and Trump may have been all smiles during his handshake, but the interaction revealed a hidden power struggle between the two.
She noticed a number of key pieces of body language commonly used by Trump that he deployed again during Wednesday’s short sit-down in the White House.
“Trump is giving a version of a smile I have seen him use before,” she said.
“It’s a mismatched smile. A joker’s smile, where his cheeks raise and he gives what at first glance looks like pure glee, but if you look closely you can see the mouth is held tightly shut and the lips go down.
“At the corners, the mouth is slightly twisted, and his eyes are tensed showing controlled anger.”
Wood described how Trump also adopted a “manspreading” stance with his legs far apart and his knees pointing outward.
“One knee is sharply pointed weapon-like towards Biden,” she said.
“Before Trump, I didn’t see a full ‘manspread’ given by world leaders in the White House.”
She explained how this stance is a sign of “dominance and sexual ‘show’ of manliness.”
Trump added to his “manliness” by complimenting the “manspreading” stance with a “downward steeple,” joining his hands in a point facing down.
During their meeting, Trump also waited for Biden to lean in and present his hand for a handshake.
Wood pointed out how this was another example of a power move by the president-elect.
“See how Biden leans forward, spreads his legs in a ‘man spread,’ and initiates the handshake,” she said.
“Biden is focused on his hand rather than looking at Trump.
“In terms of etiquette, Biden should be the initiator, but he should have gotten Trump’s eye contact first as this handshake makes him look more submissive.”
As they shook hands, Trump held onto Biden’s hand and didn’t let go, something Wood explained is another sign of the president-elect looking to establish himself as the “alpha” in the conversation.
Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks
In the days following his dominant Election Day victory, President-elect Donald Trump has begun carving out his future administation.
Here’s a list of Trump’s confirmed cabinet picks:
- Susie Wiles – White House Chief of Staff
- Stephen Miller – Deputy Chief of Staff
- Bill McGinley – White House counsel
- Tom Homan, ex-ICE acting director, – “Border Czar”
- Elise Stefanik, Republican New York representative, – Ambassador to the United Nations
- Lee Zeldin, former New York representative, – Environmental Protection Agency administrator
- Marco Rubio, Republican Florida senator, – Secretary of State
- Kristi Noem, Republican South Dakota governor, – Homeland Security Secretary
- Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor, – Ambassador to Israel
- John Ratcliffe, former Texas representative, – CIA director
- Pete Hegseth, US Army veteran, – Secretary of Defense
- Mike Waltz, Republican Florida representative, – National Security Advisor
- Steven Witkoff, real estate investor, – Middle East envoy
- Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy – Department of Government Efficiency
- Tim Scott, Republican South Carolina senator, – Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee
Wood also spotted an “unusual” trait in Trump’s body language after speaking with Biden.
As Biden said he wanted a smooth transition of power and promised to make sure Trump gets “what you need,” Trump responded by saying, “I appreciate it,” adding that “it’s not a nice world.”
Wood explained, “His energy overall is low and ‘down,’ rather than victorious ‘up’ body language.
“In fact, it is a bit frightening. When a future president is not looking happy and fully confident and, in fact, looks down and over and looks sad.
“It makes you wonder what Trump has to be unhappy about.”
She added that Trump appears “sad and resigned” as he slumps in his seat.
TRIUMPHANT TRUMP
Biden has made a point to emphasize a peaceful transfer of power after Trump triumphantly swept all seven swing states, ousting Vice President Kamala Harris from the White House.
The pair have developed a bitter rivalry over the years but tried to bury the hatchet in front of the media in a show of camaraderie.
Trump flew in at around 10 am and was joined by tech tycoon Elon Musk, who has rocketed into power through his staunch support of the president-elect.
Ex-Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was also there as he and Musk were named co-leaders of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE,
In the meeting, Trump thanked Biden for helping to make the transition so “smooth” and added that “politics is tough,” a reference to the bruising election campaign.
The pair did not answer any questions from a crowd of shouting reporters.
Trump is walking into a powerful position as the GOP now controls the Senate and could take the majority in the House of Representatives.
He’s rapidly assembling his executive cabinet and announced that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem would be the Department of Homeland Security.
Meanwhile, Fox News host Pete Hegseth is set to lead the Department of Defense, and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott will be the next chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Republican New York Representative Elise Stefanik has replaced ex-presidential candidate Nikki Haley as Ambassador to the United Nations, and Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio will serve as Secretary of State.
Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.
10 Days that Changed America
AN attempted assassination of a former US president, the standing down of a current president, and a political speech by a former wrestler. Senior News reporter Anthony Blair looks back on a crazy 10 days in American politics.
- Saturday, July 13 – Donald Trump is shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Republican frontrunner is hit in the ear but stands up and pumps his fist to the crowd. Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, is shot dead but the Secret Service is slammed for suspected security blunders. Ex-fire chief Corey Comperatore is killed protecting his family.
- Sunday, July 14 – President Joe Biden calls on Americans to unite and “cool down” political rhetoric in the wake of Trump’s shooting. The Democrat had faced growing calls since his disastrous performance in June’s CNN debate. Shocking video reveals how close Trump came to being killed after turning his head at the last minute.
- Monday, July 15 – The Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Trump is formally nominated as the Republican candidate. An emotional-looking Trump makes his first appearance since surviving the shooting wearing a large ear bandage. It quickly becomes a must-have fashion item at the RNC. Ohio Senator JD Vance is named as Trump’s running mate. Previously anti-Trump, Vance at just 39 is an inexperienced choice, but seen as having a connection with ordinary Americans. In an interview, Biden admits it was a “mistake” to talk about putting Trump in “the bullseye” days before the assassination attempt.
- Tuesday, July 16 – The FBI warns of more potential violence in the wake of Trump’s shooting. Intelligence claims Iran had a separate plot to assassinate Trump, but there is no proven link to Crooks. Biden returns to the campaign trail for the first time since the assassination attempt and insists he isn’t stepping down.
- Wednesday, July 17 – Joe Biden tests positive for Covid, just days after saying he would drop out of the presidential race if he was diagnosed with a medical condition. It intensifies the calls for him to step aside with Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom floated as potential replacements. At the RNC, JD Vance makes his first speech since being selected as Trump’s VP pick, to the delight of the MAGA crowd.
- Thursday, July 18 – Donald Trump addresses the RNC, his first speech since surviving an attempted assassination. He appears slower and more subdued than usual but gives the longest convention acceptance speech in US history. Just before he goes on, former wrestler Hulk Hogan rips his shirt off and tells cheering crowds “Trumpomania” will sweep America. Former First Lady Melania, who has barely been seen on the campaign trail, makes an appearance but does not speak. Barack Obama joins calls for Biden to step aside.
- Friday, July 19 – President Biden appears to consider resigning, as a source says he is in a “contemplative stage” while isolating with Covid. Video emerges showing Biden appearing to lean into the wrong woman after mistaking her for his wife Jill. Meanwhile, the world’s biggest tech outage sparks travel chaos for Republicans leaving the RNC in Milwaukee.
- Saturday, July 20 – Donald Trump holds his first campaign rally since the shooting in Butler. He appears in Michigan without his ear bandage. His former doctor Ronny Jackson describes his injuries. He appears in his first interview alongside his running mate Vance. Senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi speaks for the first time since being linked to growing calls for Biden to resign. Meanwhile, Biden’s reelection campaign continues to insist he is running, as a spokesperson slams Trump’s rally remarks as showing he is “focused only on himself.”
- Sunday, July 21 – Joe Biden announces he isn’t running in November in a shock letter, just hours after insisting he was staying in the race. He is the first incumbent to step down in their first term since 1968. Biden endorses Kamala Harris for president as senior Dems through their support behind the Vice President. The news appears to throw the Republicans off their stride. Biden vows to continue his term until November’s election.
- Monday, July 22 – Kamala Harris raises a record $81 million in 24 hours as she secures the Democratic candidacy. She also inherits some $91 million in leftover campaign funds from Biden. Harris gives her first speech since Biden stepped out, and speaks to the president on the phone, although he doesn’t appear in person. Under-pressure Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle appears on Capitol Hill and faces increasing calls to resign over the shooting of Trump. She admits the Secret Service “failed” on July 13 and resigns the following day.