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12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
One Handwriting Expert Spotted Something Very Telling With Donald Trump's Use Of "Straight Lines" In His Signature
You're likely seeing lots of Donald Trump's signature lately, thanks to his many recent executive orders. His autograph is pretty hard to miss — it's angular, harsh and pretty gigantic. Handwriting analysts, also known as graphologists, say they can glean personality insights from his writing. But, much like other professions that claim to decipher one's personality through things that aren't direct personality analysis, it's hotly debated whether handwriting analysis is actually a real way to understand a person. Graphology is sometimes considered to be a pseudoscience, meaning something that claims to be based in fact but isn't actually. But the graphologists who spoke to HuffPost disagree with that characterization of the field and say the way a person's letters slant or curve and the direction of their pen strokes can reveal a lot about anyone, including Trump. According to Valerie Weil, a graphologist and handwriting analysis teacher based in Georgia, graphology was lumped in with occult sciences in the Dewey Decimal System, which damaged its credibility. 'That was wrong. That was absolutely wrong because it is not occult sciences, it's behavioral sciences, which is more psychology,' Weil added. 'And it was in 1980 that ... the Library of Congress changed that and moved us out of the occult sciences and put us into three different fields,' Weil said. 'We're in forensics, we are in human resource personnel selection and we're in diagnostic psychologies. So we are in three different fields. We're no longer listed in the occult.' And while there are studies that find flaws in graphology, there are also studies that support its methods, said Sheila Lowe, a forensic handwriting examiner and author in California. Our current president even once claimed that he himself is a handwriting analyst in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). We asked graphologists to take a look at Trump's handwriting and his signature and share what his writing indicates in terms of his personality. @realdonaldtrump/X / Via It's up to you whether you want to believe that graphology unveils parts of someone's character, but the graphologists we spoke to say our writing, and Trump's writing, speaks volumes. Here's what they told us. Overall, a signature shows how you want to be viewed by others — and in Trump's case, that means a few very specific things. Signatures represent how you hope to be seen by others, said Weil, and not how you feel about yourself or how you relate to those around you. (That's where analysis of your actual handwriting comes in.) 'There's a lot of practice to signatures, and remember, that's the one thing that you write more consistently throughout your lifetime than anything else. You write your signature over and over and over again,' added Weil. When it comes to Trump's signature, Weil noted that the letters largely look the same, so it's difficult to make out the individual characters in his signature. 'The ambiguity behind his signature says that you never really get to know the real me. He keeps that more private,' Weil said. Related: Justin Trudeau's Shady Comment Toward Donald Trump Is Going Super Viral 'He wants to be seen as strong and bold and somebody that you don't mess with. That's what I get from that signature,' Lowe noted. This can be seen in the lack of space between the letters and words in his signature, Lowe said. Its compact nature is conserving and controlling the space, she noted. 'So, this is somebody who has a strong need to feel like he's in control of his environment, which can make him come on strong in protecting that so this is manifested by the way he acts in an authoritarian manner, dominating the environment, just taking over,' Lowe noted. The size of certain letters is telling, too. 'The largest capital letter is the 'T' and Trump, which says that there's some favoritism on a family name,' Weil said, and added that the 'J' in his middle name is almost hidden. 'But as far as where he puts the prominence, he is very comfortable with being associated with the Trump family. And ... some people will have a larger first name then a smaller surname — those are people that want to be recognized for who they were rather than who the family is,' Weil noted. There are lots of angles and straight lines in his signature, which also mean a few things. 'Everything in handwriting is symbolic, really, and so we look at whether the lines are curved or the lines are straight, and when there's a lot of straight lines, as in his case, it's a lot of aggression there and possibly anger and things like that,' Lowe said. By contrast, curved writing tends to signify emotion, Lowe explained. 'So, what we look for, hopefully, is a balance — but there is no balance in that signature,' Lowe said. Related: Republican Voters Are Finally Tearing Into Trump Over One Issue, But It's Not The Issue You'd Expect The angles in his signature show that he's analytical and intelligent, said Weil, but it also signifies a sharpness and shortness. 'The main thing that I see when I look at his signature is the impatience. It's fast. It's moving. He does not like to look back. He does not like to have to double-check himself. He's very insistent, almost to the point of arrogance. In this way, he likes a competition,' Weil said. This has to do with the angularity, in addition to the heaviness of the downstrokes, she said. This shows determination while the pressure of the lines shows the depth of his insistence, Weil added. To go deeper, it's important to look at his handwriting, in addition to his signature. Lowe equated signatures to the cover of a book — they're outward-facing yet don't tell the full story, which is where handwriting, which can paint a full picture, comes in and Trump's handwriting and signature vary greatly, both experts said. His handwriting, as seen here in a note to former basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, tends to be pretty boxy, which holds meaning. 'The body of the text is a kind of a squarish form, and square handwriting, especially in this case, are a sign of a deep need for security,' Lowe said. 'And that doesn't necessarily mean financial security, although it may, but it just means that person is always kind of focused internally on building.' 'A person with this kind of need for security, you have to think, 'Why? He's got more money than God. Why does he need security?' Because he's never felt secure emotionally. And so that comes out in other ways,' Lowe added. The slant to his writing is significant, too. When looking at Trump's handwriting in particular, Lowe noticed that he tends to write on a diagonal, which is seen in examples like the above note to Abdul-Jabbar and in a message to the Police Officers Association of Michigan. 'Whenever he can, he writes on a diagonal, and it's kind of a rebellious thing, you know? I'm going to do things my own way because other people don't normally do that,' Lowe said. In addition to writing on a diagonal, his signature tends to be slanted, which signifies that he's outgoing, said Weil. Experts say the 'communication letters' in his handwriting are obstructed, which is telling. 'The other thing that's important about his writing is that there's usually a little hook shape in many of the ovals, the 'Os,' and that ... in handwriting analysis, that is generally considered a sign of somebody who is less than truthful,' said Lowe. O's are considered communication letters. 'They should be open and clear, clear communication, but when there's interference in there, stuff that doesn't belong, it interferes with clear communication,' Lowe noted. His use of a thick, felt pen speaks volumes, too. 'He always uses, I mean, virtually always uses, a thick felt pen,' Lowe said. Not only do the thick, broad and dark lines give a feeling of power, but you 'can have all the emphasis without a lot of the work,' said Weil. Meaning, you don't need much pressure to create a bold line. Lowe said folks who often use a thick felt pen 'like all the trappings of the good life.' 'I know he doesn't drink, but in general, fine wine and good food and strong colors and things like that, but without putting a lot of energy into getting them. They just want it to come easily,' Lowe noted. 'I like to say that handwriting reveals a lot of really important information about a person, but it doesn't tell everything,' Lowe said. 'We can't say, 'Oh yeah, I can tell everything about you from your handwriting,' but there are certain things — those social skills, or social style, intellectual style, state of the ego ... but we certainly can't tell all your specific secrets.' Trump's personality is his and his alone, just like his handwriting and signature. You can choose to read into the meaning behind his writing style or let his direct actions inform your thoughts on his personality. Nonetheless, though, both his bold signature and his bristly personality appear intentional. This article originally appeared on HuffPost. 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Buzz Feed
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
Handwriting Experts Analyze Donald Trump's Signature
Hot Topic 🔥 Full coverage and conversation on Politics You're likely seeing lots of Donald Trump's signature lately, thanks to his many recent executive orders. His autograph is pretty hard to miss — it's angular, harsh and pretty gigantic. Handwriting analysts, also known as graphologists, say they can glean personality insights from his writing. But, much like other professions that claim to decipher one's personality through things that aren't direct personality analysis, it's hotly debated whether handwriting analysis is actually a real way to understand a person. Graphology is sometimes considered to be a pseudoscience, meaning something that claims to be based in fact but isn't actually. But the graphologists who spoke to HuffPost disagree with that characterization of the field and say the way a person's letters slant or curve and the direction of their pen strokes can reveal a lot about anyone, including Trump. According to Valerie Weil, a graphologist and handwriting analysis teacher based in Georgia, graphology was lumped in with occult sciences in the Dewey Decimal System, which damaged its credibility. 'That was wrong. That was absolutely wrong because it is not occult sciences, it's behavioral sciences, which is more psychology,' Weil added. 'And it was in 1980 that ... the Library of Congress changed that and moved us out of the occult sciences and put us into three different fields,' Weil said. 'We're in forensics, we are in human resource personnel selection and we're in diagnostic psychologies. So we are in three different fields. We're no longer listed in the occult.' And while there are studies that find flaws in graphology, there are also studies that support its methods, said Sheila Lowe, a forensic handwriting examiner and author in California. Our current president even once claimed that he himself is a handwriting analyst in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). We asked graphologists to take a look at Trump's handwriting and his signature and share what his writing indicates in terms of his personality. I am a handwriting analyst. Jack Lew's handwriting shows, while strange, that he is very secretive—not necessarily a bad thing. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2013 @realdonaldtrump/X / Via It's up to you whether you want to believe that graphology unveils parts of someone's character, but the graphologists we spoke to say our writing, and Trump's writing, speaks volumes. Here's what they told us. Overall, a signature shows how you want to be viewed by others — and in Trump's case, that means a few very specific things. Signatures represent how you hope to be seen by others, said Weil, and not how you feel about yourself or how you relate to those around you. (That's where analysis of your actual handwriting comes in.) 'There's a lot of practice to signatures, and remember, that's the one thing that you write more consistently throughout your lifetime than anything else. You write your signature over and over and over again,' added Weil. When it comes to Trump's signature, Weil noted that the letters largely look the same, so it's difficult to make out the individual characters in his signature. 'The ambiguity behind his signature says that you never really get to know the real me. He keeps that more private,' Weil said. 'He wants to be seen as strong and bold and somebody that you don't mess with. That's what I get from that signature,' Lowe noted. This can be seen in the lack of space between the letters and words in his signature, Lowe said. Its compact nature is conserving and controlling the space, she noted. 'So, this is somebody who has a strong need to feel like he's in control of his environment, which can make him come on strong in protecting that so this is manifested by the way he acts in an authoritarian manner, dominating the environment, just taking over,' Lowe noted. The size of certain letters is telling, too. 'The largest capital letter is the 'T' and Trump, which says that there's some favoritism on a family name,' Weil said, and added that the 'J' in his middle name is almost hidden. 'But as far as where he puts the prominence, he is very comfortable with being associated with the Trump family. And ... some people will have a larger first name then a smaller surname — those are people that want to be recognized for who they were rather than who the family is,' Weil noted. There are lots of angles and straight lines in his signature, which also mean a few things. 'Everything in handwriting is symbolic, really, and so we look at whether the lines are curved or the lines are straight, and when there's a lot of straight lines, as in his case, it's a lot of aggression there and possibly anger and things like that,' Lowe said. By contrast, curved writing tends to signify emotion, Lowe explained. 'So, what we look for, hopefully, is a balance — but there is no balance in that signature,' Lowe said. The angles in his signature show that he's analytical and intelligent, said Weil, but it also signifies a sharpness and shortness. 'The main thing that I see when I look at his signature is the impatience. It's fast. It's moving. He does not like to look back. He does not like to have to double-check himself. He's very insistent, almost to the point of arrogance. In this way, he likes a competition,' Weil said. This has to do with the angularity, in addition to the heaviness of the downstrokes, she said. This shows determination while the pressure of the lines shows the depth of his insistence, Weil added. To go deeper, it's important to look at his handwriting, in addition to his signature. Lowe equated signatures to the cover of a book — they're outward-facing yet don't tell the full story, which is where handwriting, which can paint a full picture, comes in and Trump's handwriting and signature vary greatly, both experts said. His handwriting, as seen here in a note to former basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, tends to be pretty boxy, which holds meaning. 'The body of the text is a kind of a squarish form, and square handwriting, especially in this case, are a sign of a deep need for security,' Lowe said. 'And that doesn't necessarily mean financial security, although it may, but it just means that person is always kind of focused internally on building.' 'A person with this kind of need for security, you have to think, 'Why? He's got more money than God. Why does he need security?' Because he's never felt secure emotionally. And so that comes out in other ways,' Lowe added. The slant to his writing is significant, too. When looking at Trump's handwriting in particular, Lowe noticed that he tends to write on a diagonal, which is seen in examples like the above note to Abdul-Jabbar and in a message to the Police Officers Association of Michigan. 'Whenever he can, he writes on a diagonal, and it's kind of a rebellious thing, you know? I'm going to do things my own way because other people don't normally do that,' Lowe said. In addition to writing on a diagonal, his signature tends to be slanted, which signifies that he's outgoing, said Weil. Experts say the 'communication letters' in his handwriting are obstructed, which is telling. 'The other thing that's important about his writing is that there's usually a little hook shape in many of the ovals, the 'Os,' and that ... in handwriting analysis, that is generally considered a sign of somebody who is less than truthful,' said Lowe. O's are considered communication letters. 'They should be open and clear, clear communication, but when there's interference in there, stuff that doesn't belong, it interferes with clear communication,' Lowe noted. His use of a thick, felt pen speaks volumes, too. Not only do the thick, broad and dark lines give a feeling of power, but you 'can have all the emphasis without a lot of the work,' said Weil. Meaning, you don't need much pressure to create a bold line. Lowe said folks who often use a thick felt pen 'like all the trappings of the good life.' 'I know he doesn't drink, but in general, fine wine and good food and strong colors and things like that, but without putting a lot of energy into getting them. They just want it to come easily,' Lowe noted. 'I like to say that handwriting reveals a lot of really important information about a person, but it doesn't tell everything,' Lowe said. 'We can't say, 'Oh yeah, I can tell everything about you from your handwriting,' but there are certain things — those social skills, or social style, intellectual style, state of the ego ... but we certainly can't tell all your specific secrets.' Trump's personality is his and his alone, just like his handwriting and signature. You can choose to read into the meaning behind his writing style or let his direct actions inform your thoughts on his personality. Nonetheless, though, both his bold signature and his bristly personality appear intentional.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
What everyone is saying about Terri Irwin's glamorous photoshoot - after she broke her silence on her love life following the death of late husband Steve Irwin
Terri Irwin showed fans a new side to herself in the recent issue of Stellar Magazine when she posed for a glamorous photoshoot, but there is one detail in the images many can't help but comment on. While the Australia Zoo matriarch, 60, traded her signature khakis for a very chic beige ensemble in the spread, there was no chance she was going to give up her iconic hairstyle, which she has kept for decades. However, some critics and followers alike have spoken out against Terri's blunt '80s fringe, saying it is long past time for a change to her aesthetic. 'The bangs need to go,' one person wrote. 'Her hair colour is too dark. It ages her... and she looks stunning,' said another about the photoshoot. 'That fringe needs to be retired ASAP,' commented a third, as someone responded: 'Yes, it's outdated and doesn't flatter her at all.' Terri has rocked the same hair style for at least 35 years, and was even seen sporting it the day she met her late husband Steve Irwin at Australia Zoo in 1991. Alongside her glamorous photoshoot, Terri revealed in a wide-ranging interview that she is still single - and happy to be following the death of her love. Terri confirmed she has never seen the need to date another man after tragically losing her husband Steve. 'I'm sure there are a lot of lovely people out there in the world, but I did find my happily-ever-after, and I think I still have a lot of love in my life,' she said. 'So I'm lonely for Steve, but I'm not lonely. I never mourn being on my own and not being in a relationship. I think we need to say that. 'I think women are still amazing, fulfilled, incredible people - even if you never marry, if you have four kids, or two kids, or no kids. There are no rules.' Terri previously insisted she has no plans to get back into the dating market. 'I totally got my happily ever after,' the American-Australian conservationist told Us Weekly before attending the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas. However, some critics and followers alike have spoken out against Terri's blunt '80s fringe, saying it is long past time for a change to her aesthetic She said no man could measure up to the late Crocodile Hunter, who died in Queensland at the age of 44 after a stingray lodged its barb in his chest while he was filming a documentary. 'While there are a lot of wonderful men in the world, can you see another Steve Irwin? I just can't,' Terri said. 'I'd be like, "I love that you're a librarian and the Dewey Decimal System is cool, but I got to go jump a crocodile and do that." Forget that,' she added. Terri was married to zookeeper Steve for 14 years before his tragic death in September 2006 and they share two kids, daughter Bindi, 26, and son Robert, 21. Steve was killed when he was barbed by a stingray on September 4, 2006, at Batt Reef near Port Douglas in far north Queensland.
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Terri Irwin breaks her silence on whether she is dating anyone after the death of her late husband Steve Irwin
Terri Irwin has revealed that she is still single - and happy to be. The 60-year-old confirmed to this week's issue of Stellar Magazine that she has never seen the need to date another man after tragically losing her husband Steve Irwin in 2006. 'I'm sure there are a lot of lovely people out there in the world, but I did find my happily-ever-after, and I think I still have a lot of love in my life' she said. 'So I'm lonely for Steve, but I'm not lonely. I never mourn being on my own and not being in a relationship' Terri continued. 'I think we need to say that. I think women are still amazing, fulfilled, incredible people – even if you never marry, if you have four kids, or two kids, or no kids. 'There are no rules'. Terri previously insisted she has no plans to get back into the dating market. 'I totally got my happily ever after,' the American-Australian conservationist told Us Weekly before attending the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas. She said no man could measure up to the late Crocodile Hunter, who died in Queensland at the age of 44 after a stingray lodged its barb in his chest. 'While there are a lot of wonderful men in the world, can you see another Steve Irwin? I just can't,' Terri said. 'I'd be like, 'I love that you're a librarian and the Dewey Decimal System is cool, but I got to go jump a crocodile and do that.' Forget that,' she added. Terri was married to zookeeper Steve for 14 years before his tragic death in September 2006 and they share two kids, daughter Bindi, 26, and son Robert, 21. Steve was killed when he was barbed by a stingray on September 4, 2006, at Batt Reef near Port Douglas in far north Queensland. The mother-of-two hasn't dated anyone publicly since her late husband tragically died. Last year, Terri broke her silence on long-standing rumours that she's dating actor Russell Crowe. She made a surprise appearance on KIIS FM's Kyle and Jackie O Showduring son Robert Irwin 's press tour for I'm A Celebrity. Sitting behind the microphone, matriarch Terri addressed the decades-long 'romance'. 'Have we been linked? I can't remember,' she joked. Radio host Kyle Sandilands cut to the chase by asking: 'Who are you having sex with?' 'I have a lot of quiet evenings with a nice, big, juicy pizza,' Terri answered. It comes after Kyle and co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson pressed Robert, 21, about his mother's romantic life. 'Mum has been linked to something like 30 people,' he revealed. 'I mean, it was King Charles, it was Russell, it was everyone.' The Oscar-winner is a long-time supporter of Australia Zoo and friend of the Irwins, with his friendship Terri sparking decades worth of romance rumours which she has ardently denied. In 2021, Terri denied she was dating Russell saying she was 'very very single'. She told Access Hollywood in 2017: 'In all honesty, he (Russell) and Steve became friends many years ago, and after Steve passed, you find out who your true friends are. And Russell has been very loyal as a great friend.' Despite continual denials the pair are an item, Russell has also gushed over Terri in the past as well. 'Terri is one of the greatest women I've ever met in my life, without there being implication of intimacy or whatever,' he said. 'You know I do love Terri Irwin, I love her kids and I love how she's kept the memory of Steve alive, and respected the work that the two of them had begun and she's an absolute champion.'
