The political activity of kissing babies or children is of course an attempt to gain rapport and therein get votes. Yet when these actions aren't performed with sincerity, they will backfire - for feigned sincerity destroys rapport. More specifically, in a political context, while such performances may solidify one's political base - these will absolutely alienate the swing voters.
Today in Wisconsin (currently considered as a swing state), Donald Trump asked for two children to be come up on stage with him. Mr. Trump's expression in the image above is indicative of contempt.
In this second image, captured a split second later, Mr. Trump's expression morphs into one primarily of disgust (with some secondary contempt).
Later at the same event, Mr. Trump again displays contempt upon holding a second child.
See also:
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3726: Donald Trump Accuser - Kristin Anderson - Body Language
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3724: The 2nd Presidential Debate - Donald Trump v. Hillary Clinton - Emotional Intelligence and a Profoundly Telling Body Language Signal
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3719: Donald Trump's "Apology" - Crisis Management and Body Language
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3716: Fatherhood, Body Language, Emotional Intelligence and Ashton Kutcher's Pants
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3706: Hillary Clinton v. Donald Trump Presidential Debates - Part II
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3698: Hillary Clinton v. Donald Trump in Upcoming Presidential Debates, My Contribution to This Month's Article in "The Atlantic"
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3674: Drake Presents Rihanna with Vanguard Award - 2016 MTV Video Music Awards
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3473: Adele's Tongue, Ellen DeGeneres and Body Language
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