JD Vance & Tim Walz Vice Presidential Debate: Behavior and Body Language

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In this video, Dr. G, a clinical and forensic psychologist, dives deep into the body language and behavioral dynamics between JD Vance and Tim Walz during their highly anticipated vice presidential debate. Held last night in New York and broadcast on CBS News, the debate featured both candidates tackling critical issues such as climate change, immigration, and the economy. As Dr. G meticulously breaks down their nonverbal cues—facial expressions, gestures, and posture—he provides a detailed analysis of how their behaviors may reflect their confidence, political strategies, and ability to connect with the audience.

One of the standout moments of the debate occurred when Vance and Walz clashed over climate change. Vance, while acknowledging the extreme weather patterns the U.S. has faced, shifted the focus to increasing energy production, arguing that the Trump-Vance administration would restore American manufacturing to combat climate concerns. Walz, however, countered this by emphasizing the real-world impacts of climate change on his Midwestern state, drawing on personal experiences of droughts and floods affecting local farmers.

Another heated segment came when immigration was discussed. Vance largely deflected questions about Trump’s plans for mass deportations, instead pivoting to criticize the current administration’s border policies. Walz, meanwhile, highlighted the human toll of broken immigration systems, advocating for a bipartisan approach to reform. Dr. G’s expert breakdown of these nonverbal behaviors offers viewers deeper insights into how each candidate navigated these high-stakes moments, revealing the underlying strategies at play.

As the election draws nearer, both candidates aimed to solidify their standing with voters. The stark contrast between their body language styles will leave viewers to contemplate how these nonverbal dynamics could influence the outcome of this closely watched race.

#bodylanguage #trump #jdvance #harris
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Dr. G is a clinical and forensic psychologist. He is a published author, entrepreneur, and currently conducts psychotherapy, and couples’ therapy.

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[Pawknee]

Can’t wait to hear this. I respect you Dr G

[Mrs_Mama_MFT]

I saw an interview today and JD reacted to the interviewer mentioning that people were commenting on Vance’s “smug” face. He laughed and said he’d heard that too, but it was just him looking at the clock. It was great to see you got that right in your assessment.

[amandahageman]

People need to school themselves on what a Vice President is and isn’t allowed to do!

[jodie]

Vance was on the Harvard debate team when he was in college. He was very well trained to control emotions and deploy debate tactics. Walz was a public school teacher for years and I think you can see that in him. He needed emotions to engage his students. Plus being from the Midwest, me too, and not to generalize, but we are raised to be compassionate, accommodating and welcoming to everyone. Ever visit WI or IA or MN? You’d be invited to a home cooked dinner with the family within 5 min of meeting someone if you said you were hungry 😂

[TinaBUTCHER-phph]

Thanks for this Dr G. You are the ONLY behaviour expert who shows no political bias

[thesimplesaguaro]

I was watching this last night and randomly had a thought… “I hope to see Dr. G’s assessment on this one” 😂 glad to see you didn’t disappoint

[hisomeonetrackingmuch]

I think that rocking that Vance does is personally self soothing

[wroffinwroffer]

At least we see 2 men who are respectful towards each other. Not a hate debate like we saw in the previous debate. 😮😮😮

[verlespage]

Thank you Dr G. Two things first, 1. I’m a US Marine combat veteran 2. I’m a sociologist today . That being said, Vance, although he was a journalist in the Marines he still went through Marine Corps bootcamp and training. Whenever we go before a board for meritorious promotions we are trained to answer questions with confidence regardless if the answer is wrong and display tact and discipline in our responses. Case in point, when I was going up for meritorious promotion to corporal before a board the Sergeant Major asked me “How many Trucks were on base”. I confidently said 1789 civilian trucks” . The sgtmaj laughed and commended me on my bearing and calmly told me that there are two trucks on the base. A truck is the ball on top of a flagpole and in the truck is a book of matches, instructions on how to burn the flag if ever overran and a bullet to kill yourself because marines don’t burn the flag willingly. He also had public information officer training as a correspondent. So I saw those things he was trained to do.

[Kiymee]

I think they were adult about this! It was a breath of fresh air! Imo i applause both!

[juliek.]

So it was Vance checking the time. He gave another look, too. I thought he was looking at the camera and that he was trying to send some subtle messages to the viewers.

Yeah, these two have completely different public speaking styles. In real life, I’m the Walt-type in terms of wearing my emotions on my sleeves and show people my reactions. I want to practice to be a poker-face like Vance. Yet, at times when I don’t give reaction when someone’s talking to me, they assume I didn’t understand them and then repeat themselves. Super funny. Verbal and non-verbal communication can be very interesting.

[ivanbroski]

I can’t believe there was no Analysis of Vance‘a side stare into the camera! What a miss for an Explains! It was the most viral and widely discussed instance if body language, probably most illustrative moment of his craft. I’m just surprised. You can say I’m smiling and my eyebrows are up. What an opportunity to let go by the wayside…

[RachelS]

I was so excited to see this new videoG!! Thank you for all you do, Dr. G. 😊

[Blooderfly]

Walz looked like he was ready to throw up at any moment 99% of this debate. He always had this sick look on his face 🤢

[NoArtificialIntelligenz]

"Did you rob the bank ?"
"Look, I focus on the future....think about 2020 when

[bettybrown]

I got the biggest laugh out of some of Walz’s reactions during the debate. 😂😂😂. There were times that I thought oh my gosh, he’s going to cause himself whiplash!! He’s a Really good person to do a caricature of if I could draw!! 😂😂😂😂

[suzannewalley]

Once again you give us a striking insight into human behavior. I experienced those sad eyebrows that Walz gave us between laps as if he felt CONCERNED about .. could that be true too?

[emshizzel]

Dr.G!! I was just thinking about u & hoping you’d post a video!! I love ur channel & have learned so much. Your way of teaching/explaining things makes it easy. Don’t know if ur a parent but u come across as very patient & that’s always been a quality I’ve seen wonderful parents possess. 💯

[TorshanWilliams-vq]

My main concern is how to survive all of these financial and political crisis, especially in light of the US political power scuffle. The government has really called things more difficult for its citizens, and we can't sit back and bear all the consequences of the bad governance...

[debrasmith]

Vance has been conditioned to enjoy confrontation. Walz has been socialized to uncover common ground. What you consider sadness is explicable in that context. ‘Minnesota nice’ is a group of inculcated values.