At the Alaska summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the skies stole the show. A dramatic flyover featuring U.S. F-35s and a stealth B-2 bomber turned the meeting into a display of raw military theater—an unmistakable signal of American power.
But what happened on the ground may have revealed even more. Body language experts say Putin’s instinctive KGB-honed reactions betrayed his inner thoughts: his hand tensed in a “holster position” as the roar of jets filled the air, before softening into curiosity and even guarded respect.
Trump, on the other hand, radiated pride, using broad gestures and reassuring movements to project dominance and confidence.
The spectacle didn’t just showcase weapons—it exposed how two of the world’s most powerful men reveal their true instincts when pressure mounts on the global stage.