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Technically, if you are not in uniform, you are supposed to put your hand over your heart, and presidents respected that until Reagan came along. He was big on Republican Theatrics and Propaganda, so he started doing the salute, and others have followed, although most mix it up.
Trump is the biggest hypocrite in American history, so he's big on the salute.
Aren't you supposed to strictly only salute if you're wearing a hat, stand at attention otherwise?