Body Language Expert Decodes Trump and Minaj's 'Mutual Adoration' at D.C. Event
A body language expert has claimed that Donald Trump and Nicki Minaj are bathing in a pool of mutual adoration, following their internet-breaking handholding stunt at a recent event in Washington, D.C. The unlikely duo stunned global audiences when the 43-year-old rapper, dressed in a furry white coat, clutched the 79-year-old former president's hand on stage.
Analysing the Astonishing Interaction
Body language expert Judi James determined that Trump appears blown away by Minaj's support, suggesting they share a close friendship. James noted that their high praise for each other matched their physical cues, with touch rituals described as 'off the scale for the president'.
'Does the body language match up to all the verbal flattery? In many ways, it does,' James said. She detailed how Trump clapped Minaj onto the stage, threw his arms out in a mimed hug, and extended a handshake that turned into a 'hand sandwich', placing his other hand on top of hers to show warmth.
Signs of Respect and Awe
James observed that Trump's 'bullfrog smile' as Minaj praised him indicated he valued her support. There was even a moment when Trump leaned forward to either air-kiss Minaj's cheek or whisper in her ear, hinting at intimacy. Some viewers questioned if Minaj's widened-eyed glance signalled something sinister, but James interpreted it as her being transfixed by the president.
'When she speaks the body language aligns with the words to suggest she is in awe to be meeting her hero,' James explained. The way Minaj's fingers, with their incredible acrylic nails, curled around Trump's hand suggested a mutual admiration society at work.
Public Declarations of Support
During the spectacle at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Trump praised Minaj for investing hundreds of thousands into accounts for her supporters' children. Minaj returned the compliments, telling the crowd: 'I am probably the president's number one fan. And that's not going to change.'
She added that any hate towards Trump motivates her and his backers to support him more, stating: 'We're not going to let them get away with bullying him, and, you know, the smear campaigns - it's not going to work, OK? He has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him. Amen?'
Trump leaned over and said off-mic: 'That is so nice, thank you.' He also joked about Minaj's long nails, saying he was inspired to grow his own, and praised her as an 'unbelievable supporter'.
Context of the Event
Minaj sat beside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz at the event, held in a frigid, snow-littered Washington, D.C. The rapper's appearance and their interaction have sparked widespread discussion, with James's analysis highlighting the depth of their apparent bond beyond the political spectacle.
