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Donald Trump’s signature – here is what handwriting analysis reveals about the President’s autograph

A handwriting expert analysed the US President’s signature

A HANDWRITING expert has analysed Donald Trump's signature.

The US President, who is in tense talks over relations between Iran and the US at the moment,  has signed dozens of executive orders since he took office.

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President Trump and Kim Jong-un shake hands following the signing of a 'historic document'Credit: AFP or licensors

What did the handwriting analysis reveal about the President's autograph?

Tracy Trussell, of the British Institute of Graphologists, has looked at Trump’s signatures and said that the way he writes indicates a lot of characteristics about the US President.

Ms Trussell said: “His signature transmits wild ambition, dynamism, bravery and fearlessness.

“He's hungry for power and has both determination and stubbornness in spades.”

She added that her assessment of his writing style suggested he wasn’t much of a listener but “undoubtedly a tough negotiator – he excels at being hard lined, bold and direct.”

 Some people have even mocked the president's signature and said it looked like the results of a lie detector test
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Some people have even mocked the president's signature and said it looked like the results of a lie detector testCredit: AFP or licensors

She added the length of his letters indicates “he’s not quite as inflexible potentially as people think”.

And she claimed his style shows he also protective, especially of his family.

Some people have even mocked the president's signature saying it looked like the results of a lie detector test.

Trump's use of large letters indicates the writer is very outgoing and loves a lot of attention.

If a writer leaves narrow spaces in between each letter it suggests they can't stand to be alone.

Handwriting which shows heavy pressure writing is a mark of someone who is good with commitment and taking things seriously.

 Donald Trump has signed many executive orders since he took office but in some cases his signature has attracted more attention
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Donald Trump has signed many executive orders since he took office but in some cases his signature has attracted more attentionCredit: EPA

How do handwriting experts analyse signatures?

Handwriting experts, also known as graphologists, carefully examine writing often for legal and identification purposes.

They often ensure signatures are genuine and fraud isn't being carried out.

They examine the style of handwriting to understand more about the person.

According to handwriting-graphology.com if the signature is always illegible, it denotes a tendency for avoidance  and lack of self-identification.

If the signature includes simplified strokes, this means there is a tendency for general summarisation and to achieve the goals that have been set.

Graphologists also study how a person's signature differs from their handwriting.

If they are similar it's a sign that there is a coherence in thinking and action, that the person is trustful and has nothing to hide.

Differences between signature and text reflects conflicts in personality.

Small handwriting usually suggests high intelligence, an academic mind and deep concentration.

The loops connecting letters are often important too, as lower loops often imply the writer is money motivated and even enjoys outdoor sports.

Signatures that are hard to decipher indicate a person is very private, hard to read and understand.

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