[digger48]

He can’t look straight because there is no teleprompter in front. They are located to his right and left.

And they put them higher in the air than most speakers. That way he looks godly....gazing out over the endless throng of faithful followers.

Basically, looking down his nose at those beneath him.

[snarks_when_bored]

Yep. I think that’s a big part of it.