Donald Trump Jr.’s passionate praise for the Trump Organization may have backfired in the courtroom. Jess Ponce III, body language expert, communication coach, and author of “A.W.E.S.O.M.E.,” expressed concern to Nicki Swift over the mogul’s fast-talking testimony on November 13 in the fraud trial against him and his family company.
“People speak quickly when they are excited or nervous,” Ponce noted, adding that Don Jr. likely felt both. With Don Jr. “excited to validate his father’s accomplishments,” Ponce opined that he spoke rapidly so his company’s list of properties felt “extensive and impressive.” However, this could’ve adversely affected his audience, Ponce said. “By listing the items quickly, it exhausts the listener. In many ways, it is a tactic to overwhelm the receiver.” The communication coach surmised that Don Jr. likely employed this strategy out of nerves. “If he felt more confident, then this theatrical technique may have not been needed. But much like his father, he is fond of theatrics and doesn’t shy away from making memorable public moments,” Ponce concluded.
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Among those frustrated with Don Jr.’s November 13 testimony was New York Attorney General Letitia James’ legal team. Looking visibly annoyed with his frenetic listing of Trump Organization accomplishments, they often crossed their arms or cradled their heads in frustration as Don Jr. spoke. James also got up and left during Don Jr.’s testimony — a notably rare action for the attorney general.
