“Some reactions are rooted in subconscious, largely universal behaviors, others are particular to each person.

Expert: Trump ad libs ‘significantly’

Hoelscher says there are limits to reading body language.

That’s the boat I’m in with Trump,” he says.

Donald Trump at a White House presser

“In all three speeches Trump ad libbed significantly,” Hoelscher said.

However, he also doesn’t read the text, but uses it more like notes."

Increased blink rate is an indication of increased stress or concentration and can be one indicator for deceptiveness.

Trump and Melania on their way to Georgia

His body posture also stiffened, but not in an aggressive manner (shoulders forward, head down).

He believes he’s been robbed."

“For Trump, I think [the taped “go home” statement] was a sincere speech.

Trump during the Tennessee debate

Trump signaling his supporters on the morning of January 6

Rioter watching Trump’s speech on TV