'You’re playing an invisible accordion.' Trump ripped for mocking Beto O’Rourke’s 'crazy' hand gestures.
By Allyson Chiu Allyson Chiu Reporter Email Bio Follow March 15 at 6:49 AM Early on Thursday, former congressman Beto O’Rourke of Texas was in a coffee shop in Keokuk, Iowa, standing on a chair as he passionately engaged with the large crowd gathered before him. Less than an hour earlier, he had finally put the rumors and speculation to rest — yes, he announced in a video shared to social media, he is running for president.
— Natalie Johnson March 14, 2019 O’Rourke’s tendency to punctuate his speech with energetic gestures appeared to be on the president’s mind Thursday, because when he was asked about his new potential Democratic challenger, Trump immediately drew attention to the mannerism. On Thursday, Twitter was flooded with clips from users eager to remind the president that he and O’Rourke aren’t all that different when it comes to public speaking habits.
“He kind of looks like one of those things at the carwash,” Noah said, playing a clip of an inflatable tube man often seen flailing wildly outside car dealerships. "Hi, I’m Beto O’Rourke, and I’m excited,” Fallon as O’Rourke said, moving his arms erratically. “That’s it, I’m just excited.” A woman playing O’Rourke’s wife, Amy, sat next to Fallon clutching one of his arms, but that did little to keep the host from continuing to gesture with enthusiasm throughout the two-minute clip.
People ask, what’s up with those hands? He pets me with them sometimes. No scritches, though. Maybe I shed too much. Maybe I care too much. pic.twitter.com/PrOAVxpTOC
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