Deaf people communicate with more than just their hands. Facial expression and body language convey a LOT of information
Remember the one Obama had. He did not even know sign.
Understood, but this is over the top. The Governor’s mannerisms don’t come close to hers. Or his. Or its.
Yes the deaf do use more animation when signing. I have a profoundly deaf son. However, the translators are NOT deaf. They are translating what they HEAR being said. No idea why they are so ridiculously animated.