# Posts from Tuesday, October 2, 2012

25 posts on 2012-10-02.

## Day analysis

Day analysis page: https://trump.fm/date/2012-10-02/analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-02-15T09:16:01.926Z (UTC): a model's reading of the day's posts, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

**Debate Eve Strategist: Trump Amplifies Anti-Obama Attacks While Maintaining Media Celebrity**

October 2, 2012 captures Donald Trump in stable baseline mode one day before the first Obama-Romney presidential debate. Across 25 posts spanning 9.5 hours of media-saturated activity, Trump maintained unwavering grandiose narcissistic state, cycling between calculated Obama attacks (foreign policy incompetence, economic "cronyism"), Romney campaign advice (including the sophisticated college records gambit as debate counterpunch), and celebrity brand maintenance (CNBC, Katie Couric, Greta appearances).   Two rage episodes (0.65 and 0.60 intensity) showed controlled deployment rather than emotional dysregulation, separated by 70 minutes with no escalation pattern. Trump's most sophisticated move was laundering birther conspiracy theory through strategic debate advice, using false equivalence and conditional framing for plausible deniability. The day demonstrates high behavioral control—hostile political warfare alternating seamlessly with friendly entertainment promotion.  Hypomanic indicators were elevated but not pathological: 2.6 posts/hour during normal waking hours (9:10 AM - 6:45 PM EDT), structured around media schedule rather than compulsive, with no late-night posting or sleep deprivation evidence. Cognitive function showed intact strategic reasoning, coherent communication, and sophisticated rhetorical deployment. One post reached elevated danger (Michigan GOP "Don't be intimidated!" siege mentality construction), but the day showed no stochastic terrorism pattern. This represents Trump's 2012 operational baseline: celebrity businessman deploying antagonistic messaging strategically while maintaining mainstream media access.

- Posts analyzed: 25
- Dominant state: grandiose
- Narrative arc: stable
- Aggregate rage level: 0.15
- Max danger level: elevated
- Claims: 41 (12 false)
- Era: Pre-Campaign

# October 2, 2012: The Debate Eve Strategist  ## The Political Landscape  One month before the 2012 presidential election, with Mitt Romney trailing Barack Obama in most polls, Donald Trump positioned himself as conservative sage and Romney surrogate. The eve of the first presidential debate provided the perfect stage for Trump to demonstrate his political acumen and amplify anti-Obama messaging.  ## Psychological Profile: Stable Grandiosity  Trump maintained an unwavering **grandiose narcissistic state** across all 25 posts spanning 9.5 hours (9:10 AM to 6:45 PM EDT). There were no state transitions, no moments of vulnerability, no defensive reactions. Instead, Trump presented as omniscient political commentator, offering debate strategy to a presidential candidate (**x_253159766057181184**), appearing on three media outlets, and pronouncing judgment on everything from foreign policy to the Oscars.  This consistency reveals Trump's 2012 baseline: a carefully managed public persona oscillating between political warrior and celebrity curator. He compartmentalized flawlessly—attacking Obama's "sleazy politics" (**x_253151034883588096**) at 11:14 AM EDT, then promoting his Katie Couric appearance (**x_253180850085187584**) at 1:13 PM EDT with no tonal dissonance.  ## The Attack Pattern: Controlled Aggression  Trump deployed rage strategically rather than compulsively. Two posts crossed the rage threshold:  1. **9:38 AM EDT** (**x_253126832319262720**): "Obama now wants to give another 50M to the Muslim Brotherhood. Money we don't have going to people that hate us. Moronic." (0.65 rage intensity)  2. **10:48 AM EDT** (**x_253144495737143296**): "Obama loves wasting our money. He just made another guarantee of 97M to a solar company...Cronyism!" (0.60 rage intensity)  These rage episodes were separated by 70 minutes with no escalation pattern. Trump attacked, shifted to other topics, then attacked again at similar intensity—suggesting **instrumental rather than compulsive aggression**. The rage served rhetorical purposes: painting Obama as simultaneously dangerous (funding those who "hate us") and corrupt (cronyism).  The broader attack architecture targeted Obama's competence across five domains:  **Foreign Policy Incompetence** (5 posts, 20%): - Afghanistan withdrawal: "How many more of our soldiers have to be shot by the Afghanis they are training?" (**x_253123163838369793**) - Libya: "Al Qaeda taking over Libya after we made it possible—really amazing." (**x_253141897361633280**) - End-of-day summary: "Under Obama, Iran has taken over Iraq, Al Qaeda has taken over Libya, the Muslim Brotherhood now controls Egypt. Worst foreign policy ever." (**x_253213918938415105**)  Trump employed **sarcasm as emotional bonding mechanism** ("really amazing"), creating shared contempt with followers. The monocausal attribution ("we made it possible") reduced complex post-revolutionary dynamics to simple blame narrative, flattering his audience's perception as informed realists versus naive liberals.  **Economic/Energy Incompetence** (3 posts, 12%): - CFL light bulbs cancer risk (**x_253134031984664576**) - Solar company "cronyism" (**x_253144495737143296**) - Sequester layoff notice blocking (**x_253151034883588096**)  **Siege Mentality Construction** (1 post, elevated danger): - Michigan GOP threatening calls: "Don't be intimidated!" (**x_253146023004872704**)  This post merits attention as the day's only **elevated danger** content. Trump amplified an unverified claim about threatening phone calls to create siege narrative—Republicans under attack from intimidating Obama supporters. The imperative "Don't be intimidated!" positioned Trump as protective warrior while priming followers to view political opponents as threatening actors operating outside democratic norms.  ## The Strategic Advisor Persona  Trump's most sophisticated move was the **college records gambit** (**x_253159766057181184**, **x_253159766057181200** - posted twice): "If Obama mentions Mitt's tax returns in tomorrow's debate then Mitt should immediately ask for Obama's college records & applications"  This represents Trump at peak 2012 rhetorical sophistication:  1. **Conditional framing**: The if-then structure makes conspiracy theory appear as tactical wisdom 2. **False equivalence**: Treating tax returns (standard transparency showing Romney paid 13.9% despite wealth) as equivalent to college records (tied to racist birther conspiracy) 3. **Plausible deniability**: Framed as debate strategy rather than racist conspiracy amplification 4. **Whataboutism mastery**: Redirecting from Romney's actual vulnerability to speculative Obama "concealment"  Trump laundered the birther conspiracy through respectable-sounding strategic advice, normalizing it as legitimate political counterpunch.  ## The Media Maintenance Machine  Interspersed with political attacks, Trump maintained his celebrity brand:  - **CNBC #TrumpTuesday interview** discussing Romney debate strategy (**x_253179289149767680**) - **Katie Couric show appearance** taking her audience on "Katie Coach" (**x_253180850085187584**) - **Greta Van Susteren booking announcement** for 10 PM (**x_253231150535942144**) - **Seth MacFarlane Oscars hosting approval**: "Something new that should be fun." (**x_253198092998946816**)  This tonal whiplash—hostile political warfare alternating with friendly entertainment promotion—demonstrates **high behavioral control**. Trump operated on parallel tracks with different personas for different audiences, suggesting **instrumental rather than impulsive aggression deployment**.  ## Hypomanic Assessment: High Energy, Not Pathological  **Volume**: 25 posts in 9.5 hours = 2.6 posts/hour during waking hours (9:10 AM - 6:45 PM EDT)  **Pattern analysis**: - Longest gap: 78 minutes (likely lunch/travel between media appearances) - Most gaps: 10-25 minutes - Structured around media schedule rather than compulsive  **Sleep indicators**: - First post: 9:10 AM EDT (reasonable wake time) - Last post: 6:45 PM EDT (early evening) - **No late-night posting** - **No evidence of sleep deprivation**  **Activity level**: Three media appearances plus sustained Twitter engagement suggests high energy, but this represents Trump's baseline media-saturated operational mode rather than hypomanic episode.  **Conclusion**: **Does NOT meet threshold for hypomanic episode**. This is Trump's normal high-functioning state during politically significant moments.  ## The Debate Eve Context  Every element of October 2, 2012 connects to the next day's first Obama-Romney presidential debate:  - Romney trailing in polls needed strong debate performance - Trump positioned as strategic advisor (**x_253203137551278081**: "Wednesday's debate is day one of the election. Over 70 million voters will be watching.") - Anti-Obama attacks primed conservative sentiment - Media appearances amplified Trump's political relevance - College records gambit provided Romney potential counterpunch  Trump's **reaction type** was **AMPLIFYING**—not defending himself, but raising stakes and conservative messaging ahead of a major political event.  ## Cognitive Baseline Marker  This day provides crucial **cognitive baseline** documentation:  **Strengths demonstrated**: - Coherent sentence structure across 25 posts - Strategic political messaging with nuanced tactics - Code-switching between topics (politics, sports, entertainment) - Accurate sports commentary (Yankees taking AL East control) - Media schedule execution - False equivalence deployment showing sophisticated rhetorical ability  **No concerns**: - No confabulation - No disorientation - No deteriorating syntax - No tangential derailments  **Complexity trend**: **STABLE** - Trump demonstrates consistent 2012-level strategic communication.  ## Contradictions and Internal Consistency  **Zero contradictions detected**. The day shows remarkable thematic coherence: - All political posts align with conservative Republican messaging - No contradictory policy positions - Consistent Obama characterization (incompetent/dangerous) - Stable self-presentation as political sage and media personality  This internal consistency distinguishes calculated political engagement from chaotic emotional expression.  ## The Narrative Arc: Maintenance, Not Transformation  October 2, 2012 follows a **STABLE** arc. There is no dramatic progression, setback, or revelation. Trump reinforces his established 2012 identity:  - Conservative political commentator - Media personality maintaining celebrity relevance   - Romney surrogate/advisor - Obama critic  The day represents **maintenance and consolidation** of existing public persona rather than any psychological shift.  ## The Danger Calculus  **Maximum danger level**: **ELEVATED** (1 post)  The Michigan GOP "Don't be intimidated!" post (**x_253146023004872704**) merits elevated classification because it: - Amplifies unverified threatening behavior claims - Constructs siege mentality - Positions political opponents as intimidating/threatening - Issues martial commands ("Don't be intimidated!")  However, the day does **NOT** show stochastic terrorism pattern because: - No dehumanization of vulnerable groups - No specific targeting of individuals - No escalating eliminationist rhetoric - No incitement to violence  The danger remains at the level of aggressive partisan messaging rather than coordinated incitement.  ## Dominant Themes Summary  1. **Obama Foreign Policy Incompetence** (20%): Afghanistan, Libya, Muslim Brotherhood, comprehensive failure 2. **Media Celebrity Maintenance** (16%): Three TV appearances, self-promotion 3. **Romney Campaign Support** (12%): Debate advice, strategic positioning 4. **Obama Economic Incompetence** (12%): Solar cronyism, CFL cancer risk, sequester politics  **No theme obsession**: Despite Obama criticism dominating (32%), Trump covered diverse topics including sports, entertainment, and international affairs, representing baseline political engagement rather than pathological fixation.  ## The 2012 Trump: A Baseline Portrait  This day captures Trump in **stable equilibrium**:  **Psychological state**: Grandiose narcissistic baseline with no transitions or vulnerabilities  **Cognitive function**: Intact strategic reasoning, coherent communication, sophisticated rhetorical deployment  **Emotional regulation**: Controlled rage deployment for rhetorical effect rather than dysregulated expression  **Social functioning**: Successful navigation of multiple media environments and social contexts  **Political role**: Republican surrogate, Obama critic, strategic advisor to Romney campaign  **Danger level**: Aggressive partisan messaging but not eliminationist or inciting  This represents Trump's 2012 operational mode: a celebrity businessman leveraging political controversy for continued relevance, deploying antagonistic messaging strategically while maintaining mainstream media access. No hypomanic episode, no cognitive concerns, no dangerous escalation—just calculated political warfare by someone seeking to influence a high-stakes election.  The day's significance lies not in psychological pathology but in establishing **cognitive and behavioral baseline** for longitudinal comparison. This is Trump operating at full strategic capacity, demonstrating the rhetorical sophistication and emotional control that would later characterize his own presidential campaigns.

### Narrative

October 2, 2012 follows a stable arc with no dramatic progression or transformation. Trump maintains his established 2012 identity as conservative political commentator, media personality, Romney surrogate, and Obama critic. The day represents maintenance and consolidation of existing public persona rather than any psychological shift or narrative development. Trump operates in equilibrium, reinforcing rather than evolving his role.

### Dominant themes

- Obama Foreign Policy Incompetence (1 post)
- Media/Celebrity Maintenance (1 post)
- Romney Campaign Advice/Support (1 post)
- Obama Economic/Energy Incompetence (1 post)

## Posts

### [x_253204068514791420](https://trump.fm/post/x_253204068514791420)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T22:45:28.000Z (UTC)

> Big win by @Yankees last night to take control of AL East. Jeter &amp, company now control their destiny.

0 likes · 77 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253204068514791420.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253204068514791420/analysis

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### [x_253238263555440640](https://trump.fm/post/x_253238263555440640)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T21:01:21.000Z (UTC)

> .@ritter1025  Wishing your wife a Happy Birthday

31 likes · 27 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253238263555440640.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253238263555440640/analysis

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### [x_253234773403779072](https://trump.fm/post/x_253234773403779072)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T20:47:29.000Z (UTC)

> It's Tuesday, how much will the media continue to cover up the embassy attacks for Obama?

54 likes · 272 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253234773403779072.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253234773403779072/analysis

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### [x_253231150535942144](https://trump.fm/post/x_253231150535942144)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T20:33:05.000Z (UTC)

> I'll be on @gretawire tonight on @foxnews at 10 pm.

17 likes · 37 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253231150535942144.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253231150535942144/analysis

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### [x_253227344943263744](https://trump.fm/post/x_253227344943263744)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T20:17:58.000Z (UTC)

> Great to hear that @nfl legend and hall of famer John Elway has endorsed @MittRomney in Colorado. CO is a must win state for Mitt.

65 likes · 311 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253227344943263744.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253227344943263744/analysis

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### [x_253159766057181200](https://trump.fm/post/x_253159766057181200)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T19:49:26.000Z (UTC)

> If Obama mentions Mitt's tax returns in tomorrow's debate then Mitt should immediately ask for Obama's college records &amp, applications

0 likes · 1,006 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253159766057181200.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253159766057181200/analysis

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### [x_253213918938415105](https://trump.fm/post/x_253213918938415105)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T19:24:37.000Z (UTC)

> Under Obama, Iran has taken over Iraq, Al Qaeda has taken over Libya, the Muslim Brotherhood now controls Egypt. Worst  foreign policy ever.

319 likes · 1,326 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253213918938415105.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253213918938415105/analysis

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### [x_253209744246976515](https://trump.fm/post/x_253209744246976515)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T19:08:02.000Z (UTC)

> Woody Johnson's comments that he would rather have @MittRomney win the election than his @nyjets win games shows real patriotism.

57 likes · 242 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253209744246976515.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253209744246976515/analysis

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### [x_253206663664922624](https://trump.fm/post/x_253206663664922624)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T18:55:47.000Z (UTC)

> The Chinese are now hacking White House computers. Why not? They already own the place.

169 likes · 715 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253206663664922624.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253206663664922624/analysis

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### [x_253204068514791425](https://trump.fm/post/x_253204068514791425)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T18:45:28.000Z (UTC)

> Big win by @Yankees last night to take control of AL East. Jeter &amp; company now control their destiny.

19 likes · 77 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253204068514791425.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253204068514791425/analysis

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### [x_253203137551278081](https://trump.fm/post/x_253203137551278081)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T18:41:46.000Z (UTC)

> Wednesday's debate is day one of the election. Over 70 million voters will be watching.

17 likes · 97 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253203137551278081.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253203137551278081/analysis

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### [x_253202143702560768](https://trump.fm/post/x_253202143702560768)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T18:37:49.000Z (UTC)

> In Nov. '11, Al Qaeda's flag flew over the 'birthplace' of Libya's revolution http://t.co/wHonaVoR   In Sept. '12 it flew over our Embassy.

20 likes · 124 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253202143702560768.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253202143702560768/analysis

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### [x_253198092998946816](https://trump.fm/post/x_253198092998946816)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T18:21:44.000Z (UTC)

> Glad to hear @SethMacFarlane will be hosting this year's Oscars. Something new that should be fun.

55 likes · 110 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253198092998946816.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253198092998946816/analysis

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### [x_253180850085187584](https://trump.fm/post/x_253180850085187584)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T17:13:13.000Z (UTC)

> A clip from @KatieShow where I take @katiecouric's audience on the Katie Coach  http://t.co/ZhKkdqlj

6 likes · 10 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253180850085187584.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253180850085187584/analysis

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### [x_253179289149767680](https://trump.fm/post/x_253179289149767680)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T17:07:01.000Z (UTC)

> My @SquawkCNBC #TrumpTuesday interview discussing how @MittRomney can win the first debate &amp; the last 35 days http://t.co/5LAqS6tR

7 likes · 27 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253179289149767680.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253179289149767680/analysis

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### [x_253159766057181184](https://trump.fm/post/x_253159766057181184)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T15:49:26.000Z (UTC)

> If Obama mentions Mitt's tax returns in tomorrow's debate then Mitt should immediately ask for Obama's college records &amp; applications

370 likes · 1,165 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253159766057181184.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253159766057181184/analysis

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### [x_253151034883588096](https://trump.fm/post/x_253151034883588096)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T15:14:44.000Z (UTC)

> Obama is trying to block sequester layoff notices in Virginia http://t.co/xXsMHcV7 Another example of sleazy politics!

26 likes · 289 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253151034883588096.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253151034883588096/analysis

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### [x_253146023004872704](https://trump.fm/post/x_253146023004872704)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T14:54:49.000Z (UTC)

> Threatening phone calls from Obama supporters are being made to the Michigan GOP office  http://t.co/bDlYuEit Don't be intimidated!

36 likes · 315 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253146023004872704.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253146023004872704/analysis

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### [x_253144495737143296](https://trump.fm/post/x_253144495737143296)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T14:48:45.000Z (UTC)

> Obama loves wasting our money. He just made another guarantee of $197M to a solar company http://t.co/efTeSrBC  Cronyism!

36 likes · 320 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253144495737143296.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253144495737143296/analysis

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### [x_253141897361633280](https://trump.fm/post/x_253141897361633280)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T14:38:26.000Z (UTC)

> Al Qaeda taking over Libya after we made it possible--really amazing.

480 likes · 590 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253141897361633280.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253141897361633280/analysis

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### [x_253138753479122946](https://trump.fm/post/x_253138753479122946)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T14:25:56.000Z (UTC)

> Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez said in a television interview that aired on Sunday "If I were American, I'd vote for Obama."

33 likes · 306 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253138753479122946.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253138753479122946/analysis

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### [x_253134031984664576](https://trump.fm/post/x_253134031984664576)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T14:07:10.000Z (UTC)

> Big cancer risk from new "environmental" light bulbs"--a big price to pay!

22 likes · 169 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253134031984664576.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253134031984664576/analysis

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### [x_253126832319262720](https://trump.fm/post/x_253126832319262720)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T13:38:34.000Z (UTC)

> Obama now wants to give another $450M to the Muslim Brotherhood. Money we don't have going to people that hate us. Moronic.

356 likes · 2,255 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253126832319262720.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253126832319262720/analysis

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### [x_253123163838369793](https://trump.fm/post/x_253123163838369793)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T13:23:59.000Z (UTC)

> How many more of our soldiers have to be shot by the Afghanis they are training? Let's get the hell out of there and focus on U.S.

114 likes · 518 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253123163838369793.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253123163838369793/analysis

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### [x_253119663570055169](https://trump.fm/post/x_253119663570055169)

X (Twitter) · 2012-10-02T13:10:05.000Z (UTC)

> "I've learned that mistakes can often be as good a teacher as success." --Jack Welch

162 likes · 561 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_253119663570055169.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_253119663570055169/analysis

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