Footage is being shared online of Donald Trump signing the universal one-handed sign for ‘I love you’ at a rally back in June.
In the footage, Trump takes a few moments to realise what the sign means, before signing it back, then giving a child an air kiss and leaving.
Watch the footage directly here or by clicking play below.
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Rosie Malezer
November 12, 2016
Trump THINK? Isn’t that an oxymoron? 😉
Many hearing people think our “I love you” sign and the “rock on” sign are one in the same. If only they took time out of their ever-so-busy lives to learn sign language and get involved with the Deaf community like Obama did. Those days are now gone.
Pauline Roberts
November 12, 2016
Politicians will do and say anything when they are campaigning. Time will tell!