A body language expert breaks down 6 of Trump's handshakes

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US President Donald Trump has a notoriously weird handshake.

It's practically a meme now. It's well-established that Trump often tends to pull recipients in close, throw in a couple of pats here and there, and take his time finishing up the handshake.

So, what's going on with this handshake technique? Is it just a lifelong habit or is it a conscious effort to signal power?

Business Insider asked body language expert Patti Wood to take a look at six recent Trump handshakes. She broke down the potential meaning behind each one:

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