“Unveiling the Enigma: What Barron Trump’s Mysterious Hand Gesture at the Inauguration Really Signifies”

Public figures, such as politicians and celebrities, must constantly monitor their body language, as it can unintentionally convey unwanted messages

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“Public personalities at highly televised events such as an inauguration are not seen as people, but as characters,” Ruby Figueroa, a theater actress and body language teacher with more than 20 years of experience, told Bored Panda.

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“We are constantly communicating with our bodies whether we like it or not, and the same is true for politicians and celebrities,” she said. “The difference is that their moves are being recorded, televised, and scrutinized.”

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For Figueroa, Barron’s stoic and reserved demeanor diminishes the chances of him becoming meme-fodder, a fact that’s been evidenced by figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Lauren Sánchez during the ceremony.

Musk, in particular, got into trouble after a particular gesture he made—bumping the side of his chest where his heart was and then extending his arm—which was interpreted as a World War 2 salute by his detractors.

“Just as public speakers are careful with their words, so must they be with their movements,” the actress added.

“He seems so serious.” Netizens continued to be intrigued by Barron Trump’s stoic and composed persona

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