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Dr. Jack Brown 
43 of 45/ More specifically (after other medical conditions are ruled out), with considerably high likelihood, Ron DeSantis' repetitive jaw movement is most probably secondary to effect of drug(s) — specifically, a stimulant (i.e., cocaine), colloquially, known as 'Cocaine Jaw'.
42 of 45/ The degree of repetitiveness of this particular jaw movement demonstrated in these examples is NOT routine body language behavior. With extremely high likelihood, the cause of this jaw movement is a secondary manifestation of a specific and diagnosable medical condition.
41 of 45/ SUMMARY: On multiple occasions during this interview, Governor Ron DeSantis displayed a highly repetitive Lateral Jaw Movement with a secondary and less pronounced forward vectoring (jaw jutting) component.
40 of 45/ At multiple times, DeSantis displayed an Index Finger (forefinger) Point (1:20-22, 1:25-27, and to a lesser degree at 0:20-0:21).
Index Finger Pointing is extremely negatively received across all cultures around the World. With rare exception, it's a rapport destroyer.
39 of 45/ Did you notice DeSantis' facial sweating? Could he be ill? Possibly. The lights could be hot or the room temperature could be elevated — but probably not. This is most likely secondary to his anxiety or other causes (1:12).
38 of 45/ The vast majority of the time, those who make the R2E2 expression are trying to rationalize — to convince themselves of something — AND, more importantly, they're also trying to recruit you/convince you to be a Co-Rationalizer via the manipulation of your Empathy.
37 of 45/ ...(continued) ....When a person displays an R2E2 *frequently*, always ask yourself the following questions:
• Are they feigning a weakness?
• If so, what is it?
• Are they trying to Gain my Empathy?
• Why?
36 of 45/ ...(continued) ....When a person displays an R2E2 *frequently*, always ask yourself the following questions:
• How do I feel about their overall level of sincerity?
(What's their Sincerity Quotient?)
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35 of 45/ ...(continued)...
When a person displays an R2E2 *frequently*, always ask yourself the following questions:
• What are my gut feelings of their motive(s)?
• Do they truly believe what they, themselves, are saying?
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34 of 45/ When a person displays an R2E2 *frequently*, always ask yourself the following questions:
• What was their primary emotion as they spoke?
• What, specifically, are they trying to convince me of?
• Why are they trying to Gain my Rapport?
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