‘Body Language Expert’ on CNN Breaks Down Trump’s Late Night ‘Host’ Treatment of Putin at Alaska Summit

Zachary Leeman Aug 16th, 2025, 2:22 pm

CNN brought on a “behavioral analyst and body language expert” to help break down the interactions between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their Alaska summit.

CNN’s Michael Smerconish brought on body language expert Chris Ulrich on Saturday who provided commentary and analysis while footage of Putin and Trump meeting and talking played out. Ulrich insisted there was far more than just some clapping and a handshake when Trump awaited Putin’s arrival on a red carpet.

“He’s waiting. He’s in the authority position. By using that clap, he’s taking some of the authority out of the moment, going from hos

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