Trump’s weird posture has come up regularly since his forward lean tends to look strange considering his relatively small hands and feet. His obesity and his elevator shoes continue that strange profile, regardless of framing.
Trump tower elevator Footwear is no longer just that functional fashion statement. Men, especially shorter men, wear height increasing shoes in order to look taller. Apparently, the taller a man typically is, the more respected and revered they are among their peers. The position of the president of the United States is definitely one that requires a considerable amount of power and the perception of it. If past presidents are anything to go by, then it seems trump might just be falling short.
Many of his predecessors have been over 6 feet tall. His height has been in the news before when he complained about a television character meant to represent him that he described as a ‘little guy who weighs 400 pounds’. He refuted that characterization, declaring himself to be at least 6’3”. During his inauguration, though, while standing near the former president, known to be over 6’1”, he appeared a little shorter. Past photos, mostly comparisons with other celebrities, have had keen observers characterize him as between 5’9” and 6 feet. It is highly likely that he wears specially made Donald trump elevator shoes that would then have him look much taller than he actually is. Furthermore, most of his photos are of a much younger Trump.
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SUMMARY: Donald Trump’s forward-leaning posture is caused by his use of lift-shoes. This odd stature is further exacerbated by his obesity.
Such forward-leaning posture has the secondary body language effect of encroaching into others’ personal space (intimate space) during greetings and other interactions. In addition to him being physically closer, we also feel emotionally uncomfortable whenever we think something/someone may fall over onto us.
This narcissistic stance amplifies any similar nonverbal behavior already present — e.g., pulling/yanking-style handshakes, the false intimacy of patting others’ shoulders, touching others’ backs/falsely guiding, feigned embracing, etc.
Thus, while Donald Trump uses shoe lifts because he feels self-conscious about his height, they have the secondary body language effect of physical intimidation.
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Is this a violation of Department of Defense Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces and/or “Wearing Unauthorized Insignia, Decoration, Badge, Ribbon, Device, or Lapel Pin” (Article 134 of the uniform code).