Micheál Martin shows ‘self-soothing’ behaviours and classic stress responses as Donald Trump takes control, says body language expert

Body language expert analysis of Micheál Martin meeting Trump in the White House

Actions often speak louder than words — particularly in strained political moments — and Micheál Martin’s eagerly awaited Oval Office meeting with US president Donald Trump has been dissected by the public, political anoraks and parties.

Today, Chase Hughes, the world’s leading behaviour expert, analyses some of the key moments with Niamh Horan and reveals what the body language says. Here’s how it played out, who was in control and what it tells us about their bid to exert dominance.