Last night, the candidates lied and America cried for the third time. The collective groan you heard was a wordless reiteration of: WHY CAN’T WE HAVE NICE THINGS?
The sparring has been equal parts cringe-worthy and fascinating, and round 3 delivered on both counts.
But no need to fact check the lies. We’re here to break down the candidates’ most telling body language moments — those that betrayed their own statements and those that called out their opponent’s crimes. Here we go for the last time … (thankfully).
Cheshire cat: Oh, that smile. When Trump cited parts of Hillary’s record that she has been trying to wish away, her reaction was akin to the Cheshire Cat swallowing the family parakeet.
Look at me when I’m talking to you! As Hillary was trying to respond to a question about the Clinton Foundation, her eyes barely made contact with the moderator or the audience. Looking down only reinforced what Americans already know about her and the Clinton Foundation—SHE’S LYING.
Why do they think I’m on drugs? When Trump started his full-frontal assault on Hillary, Obama, and their weakness on Russia, you could tell it landed a few punches. Cue the nose-touching/grabbing…and more calls from Trump urging Hillary to take a drug test.
Silence is acceptance: When Trump referenced the evidence that showed Hillary and Democrat operatives payed thugs to incite violence at his rallies, we didn’t get so much as a head shake out of her. Hillary’s failure to refute his claim confirmed her guilt.
Extreme eyebrows for extreme vetting: Trump doesn’t only wear his emotions on his sleeve, he wears them on his face too. After Clinton claimed she wanted to subject refugees to extreme vetting – something we know she doesn’t want to do – Donald’s face just couldn’t contain itself.
Liar, liar, pantsuit on fire:
Can’t keep my hands to myself: Trump seemed uncomfortable throughout the debate, which he conveyed by fidgeting with the microphone or sipping his water. As a result, his reportedly small hands got some major air time.
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