Body language expert Judi James analyzed a moment at Trump’s second inauguration (January 20) when Melania appeared to dodge a kiss from her husband. As Trump leaned in, “Melania turned her face to instigate a cheek kiss rather than the mouth variety,” creating what James described as a “heart-stopping moment” of mismatched synchronicity. Trump settled for an air kiss. James noted Trump’s “slow alpha presence” and “mouth shrug smile” as he approached the event with seriousness. When taking Melania’s hand, his gesture was described as “tender and romantic, like one seen at a wedding.”
