Sir Keir Starmer appeared “stressed and nervous” during his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, according to a body language expert.
The Prime Minister, who is under pressure to discuss important issues such as the war in Ukraine and trade tariffs, met with the US president for crucial talks.
Mr Trump, who has been vocal on foreign policy, was seen asserting control throughout the meeting, according to expert Inbaal Honigman.
Honigman, speaking on behalf of Genting Casino, analysed the body language of both leaders and suggested that Trump was determined to come out on top.
She said: “Trump pops out through the door, rolls his feet back and forth, so he’s a bit nervous.
“He steps backwards one step, and we can see that his hands are clenched into fists. The leader of the free world is tense about meeting the UK Prime Minister.”
However, she claimed that Trump quickly regained confidence, greeting Starmer with a strong handshake and placing his hand on the Prime Minister’s bicep, a gesture of control.
Trump was also spotted giving a thumbs-up to the press before turning away without answering questions.
Honigman said: “It is Trump that decides that they’re not staying for questions – we know this because Trump pats Starmer on the shoulder to say ‘let’s go’.”
