Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal attorney and self-proclaimed fixer, has a little secret for spotting when the former president isn't exactly telling the truth. And it's not about lip-reading or voice analysis—it's all in the hands.
Watch Out for the Accordion Hands!
Cohen spilled the beans in a recent chat with CNN's Jim Acosta, revealing an easy trick to know when Trump might be bending the truth. "When you see the accordion hands start going, that means he’s lying,” Cohen explained. “It’s a tell with Donald. Anytime that the accordion hands start, that means he’s not telling the truth.” And let's be real, we’ve all seen those hands in action!
The Debate Drama Unfolds
This isn't the first time Cohen has called out Trump’s quirks. The conversation with Acosta also covered the latest drama surrounding Trump’s on-again, off-again debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. The debate seems to be back on the calendar, but there's still a lot of back-and-forth over a seemingly small yet pivotal issue: whether the microphones should be muted when the candidates aren't speaking.
Behind the Scenes: Mics On or Off?
Now, here’s where things get interesting. The Harris camp wants the mics to stay on all the time. Trump initially said he’s fine with that, but his campaign team has a different idea. They’re pushing hard for the mics to be off during the debate on September 10th. Why, you ask?
The Real Reason for the Microphone Fuss
According to Cohen, there’s a pretty solid reason behind this stance. "They don’t trust that he’s gonna keep his mouth shut and he won’t stay normal for the 90 minutes of the debate,” Cohen candidly remarked. He suggests that even though Trump has publicly stated he’s okay with the mics being on, his team knows better. They realize that Trump has a tendency to, well, not hold back.
Trump's Achilles' Heel: Self-Control
Cohen went further, offering a psychological take on Trump’s behavior: “He knows he can’t control himself,” he continued. “He says things under his breath; he’s gonna continuously interrupt Kamala every time she says something that he doesn’t agree with. He can’t help himself.” It's like a reflex action at this point—almost a game of ‘spot the interruption.’
The Mind Games at Play
While the debate between Trump and Harris is expected to be a heated one, the real chess match seems to be happening in the back rooms. Both camps are maneuvering around each other, trying to gain the upper hand before the debate even begins. The microphone dispute is just the tip of the iceberg; a deeper power struggle is clearly unfolding.
Why This Matters
What does all this tell us? For one, it’s a peek into how much strategy goes into these debates. It's not just about who's the better speaker or debater—it's also about controlling the environment to suit your candidate's strengths and hide their weaknesses. And for Trump, according to Cohen, one of those weaknesses is his inability to sit back and let someone else have the floor.
The High Stakes of the Debate
With the debate just days away, both teams are gearing up for what could be a crucial moment in their campaigns. Will Trump's team manage to get the mics muted, or will they have to deal with an unfiltered Trump on live television? Either way, it's bound to be a must-watch event, filled with plenty of moments that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Stay Tuned for the Showdown
So, grab your popcorn because, muted mics or not, this debate promises to be full of the unpredictable moments we’ve come to expect from Trump—and the political world in general. Will Cohen's “accordion hands” theory hold up under the spotlight, or will Trump find a new way to surprise everyone? Only time will tell.
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