How Donald Trump Points at His Friends

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gestures to his wife Melania after she delivered a speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gestures to his wife Melania after she delivered a speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.Joe Raedle—Getty Images
By Ryan Teague Beckwith / Cleveland

Few political figures have as expressive body language as Donald Trump.

Whether it’s shrugging his shoulders or grimacing at his rivals, the presumptive Republican nominee uses his entire body to make a point.

And sometimes, he just points. In particular, Trump has a habit of cocking his thumb and index finger like a boy with a pretend gun and pointing at his close friends and allies.

The unspoken message might be translated loosely as: “This guy, amirite?”

Trump even made the gesture while introducing his wife, Melania, before her keynote speech at the Republican national convention on Monday night.

Here are some photos of Trump pointing at his friends.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gestures to his wife Melania after she delivered a speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gestures to his wife Melania after she delivered a speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.Joe Raedle—Getty Images
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets Indiana Gov. Mike Pence at the Grand Park Events Center in Westfield, Ind. on July 12, 2016.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets Indiana Gov. Mike Pence at the Grand Park Events Center in Westfield, Ind. on July 12, 2016.Aaron P. Bernstein—Getty Images
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined on stage by former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight at a campaign event at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville, Ind. on April 28, 2016.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined on stage by former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight at a campaign event at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville, Ind. on April 28, 2016. Aaron Bernstein—Reuters
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points at a supporter at a polling place for the presidential primary in Manchester, N.H. on Feb. 9, 2016.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points at a supporter at a polling place for the presidential primary in Manchester, N.H. on Feb. 9, 2016. Rick Wilking—Reuters
Republican presidential Donald Trump welcomes a supporter on stage at Stevens High School in Claremont, N.H. on Jan. 5, 2016.
Republican presidential Donald Trump welcomes a supporter on stage at Stevens High School in Claremont, N.H. on Jan. 5, 2016.Scott Eisen—Getty Images
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to the American flag as he takes the stage to speak to a campaign town hall at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H. on Aug. 19, 2015.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to the American flag as he takes the stage to speak to a campaign town hall at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H. on Aug. 19, 2015.Mary Schwalm—AP
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to Jason Szkup's "Trump 2016" tattoo as he autographs copies of his new book, entitled "Crippled America," at Trump Tower, in New York City on Nov. 3, 2015.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to Jason Szkup's "Trump 2016" tattoo as he autographs copies of his new book, entitled "Crippled America," at Trump Tower, in New York City on Nov. 3, 2015. Richard Drew—AP

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