# Posts from Thursday, February 7, 2013

65 posts on 2013-02-07.

## Day analysis

Day analysis page: https://trump.fm/date/2013-02-07/analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-04-03T05:30:52.440Z (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._

**Brand-Building on Business Hours: Trump Runs the Supply Machine While Taking Aim at GOP Establishment**

Trump spent the day working through a massive backlog of supporter replies — dozens of brief "thanks" messages — while weaving in pointed political commentary. The sharpest moments were a coordinated three-tweet attack on Karl Rove as a "total loser" who wasted hundreds of millions in the 2012 election, and repeated jabs at the Obama administration over a leaked drone strike memo. He also used Ed Koch's recent death to resurface his own Wollman Rink triumph. The overall mood was confident and transactional, with one notable flash of intimidation toward a critic and a rare moment of concession to another.

- Posts analyzed: 65
- Dominant state: grandiose
- Narrative arc: stable
- Aggregate rage level: 0.04
- Max danger level: elevated
- Claims: 35 (5 false)
- Era: Pre-Campaign

# Daily Digest: February 7, 2013

## Location & Timezone Context

Trump was based in New York City in February 2013, hosting Celebrity Apprentice from Trump Tower. All analysis uses **EST (UTC-5)**. The first post (x_299257577768906750 at 8:45 PM EST Feb 6) appears to be a staff-authored hotel upgrade reply (authorship confidence 0.15). The authentic posting window runs from **8:58 AM to 4:50 PM EST** — entirely normal business hours with no evidence of overnight activity.

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## I. Psychological State Tracking

### Dominant State: **Grandiose** (Stable)

Of 65 posts, 64 are classified as grandiose and 1 as mixed. The grandiosity is **baseline-functional** rather than pathological — Trump operates as a confident businessman and media personality dispensing advice, accepting praise, and occasionally attacking perceived rivals. This is pre-political Trump in maintenance mode.

### State Transitions

The day is remarkably flat in psychological terms. Two micro-transitions merit note:

1. **Concession moment** (x_299571533121212416, 12:33 PM EST): "In retrospect I agree with you" to @pizzaman77 represents a rare shift toward mixed state. This brief acknowledgment of error — likely regarding his Beyoncé Super Bowl commentary — demonstrates flexibility and non-defensive processing that became increasingly rare post-2015. The defense mechanism is mild intellectualization ("in retrospect" as face-saving), but the overall response shows adaptive capacity.

2. **Intimidation flash** (x_299604146984738817, 2:42 PM EST): "Be careful!" directed at @Russ_Steinberg, who had sarcastically suggested Trump should run for president. This two-word reply carries veiled menace through deliberate ambiguity. The shift is brief — Trump returns to thanking supporters within one minute — but it reveals the monitoring-and-retaliation reflex even in this low-stakes context.

No trigger was sufficient to produce sustained state change. The day's emotional flatline is consistent with a structured engagement session rather than reactive posting.

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## II. Escalation Detection

**No escalation detected.** The day lacks any rage spiral. The two posts flagged for rage (0.30 and 0.40 respectively) are isolated incidents separated by hours and unrelated topics. The Karl Rove attack (x_299575519677136896 through x_299575808106844160, 12:49-12:50 PM EST) represents the highest-intensity cluster, but at 0.55-0.65 intensity this is moderate political combat, not rage. The three tweets were posted within 60 seconds, suggesting pre-composed messaging rather than escalating emotional reactivity.

Average intensity across all posts is 0.20 — well below concern thresholds. The intensity distribution is bimodal: dozens of near-zero-intensity thank-you replies punctuated by moderate-intensity political commentary.

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## III. Theme Analysis

### Theme Distribution

**1. Narcissistic Supply Maintenance (~35 posts)**
The dominant activity is responding to supporters with brief acknowledgments: "Thanks," "True," "Great, good luck." This is a mass engagement session — a narcissistic supply factory operating at industrial scale. The replies are efficient, formulaic, and appear to systematically work through a mentions queue. Posts cluster between 12:22-1:05 PM and 2:41-4:50 PM EST, suggesting two dedicated engagement blocks.

**2. Anti-Karl Rove Campaign (4 posts)**
A coordinated assault on Karl Rove constitutes the day's most strategically coherent messaging: direct attack tweets (x_299575519677136896, x_299575627449761793, x_299575808106844160) followed by amplification of a supportive article (x_299603753588375552). This exploits Rove's documented 2012 failure and the contemporaneous "Conservative Victory Project" controversy to position Trump as the anti-establishment truth-teller. The three-tweet volley within 60 seconds shows message discipline.

**3. Obama/Democrat Critique — Drone Memo (4 posts)**
The leaked DOJ white paper authorizing drone strikes against American citizens (published Feb 4-5, 2013) drives multiple posts (x_299530494457020417, x_299572792154804225, x_299634313652219904, and the Democrats-don't-fight-back post). Trump exploits the partisan hypocrisy angle effectively: "Can you imagine if Bush's administration drafted a memo legalizing the killing of Americans?!" This is Trump's most substantively engaged political commentary of the day.

**4. Self-Promotional Wisdom (~6 posts)**
Motivational/business advice tweets with notably low authorship confidence scores (0.15-0.30), suggesting ghostwriting or recycled book content: "Knowledge requires patience; action requires courage" (x_299557357279645698), "Negotiation is persuasion more than power" (x_299610010000961536), "Develop your gut instincts" (x_299618305143099393). These serve the Trump brand as business sage.

**5. Strategic Self-Promotion (3 posts)**
The Wollman Rink article (x_299601972326170625), Celebrity Apprentice casting announcement (x_299614961527840768), and book recommendation (x_299617783430410240) all serve brand maintenance. The Wollman Rink share is psychologically notable: posted six days after Ed Koch's death, it hijacks the mourning period to resurface Trump's competitive triumph over Koch's administration — a striking empathy deficit.

**6. News Commentary (3 posts)**
Brief engagement with A-Rod's Biogenesis scandal (x_299620569136132096), Hagel confirmation delay (x_299627683040616448), and China currency (x_299629835213500416). These position Trump as an informed commentator on current affairs.

### Obsession Assessment
No single-topic obsession. The day's content is **diversified** across multiple themes. The Karl Rove attack is coordinated but limited to four posts. The supply-maintenance replies are high-volume but represent routine engagement rather than fixation.

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## IV. Contradiction Detection

### Negotiation Philosophy (Minor)
At 3:06 PM EST (x_299610010000961536): *"Negotiation is persuasion more than power."*
At 3:37 PM EST (x_299617783430410240): *"The golden rule of negotiation = He who has the gold makes the rules."*

These posts, separated by 31 minutes, present contradictory theories of negotiation. The first privileges persuasion over power; the second asserts raw financial power as the determining factor. The likely explanation is that the first is ghostwritten (authorship 0.15) while the second appears more authentically Trump (authorship 0.75). This suggests the ghostwritten content projects an aspirational self-image (reasonable dealmaker) while Trump's authentic voice reveals a zero-sum power orientation.

No other substantive contradictions detected.

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## V. Hypomanic Indicators

### Post Volume
65 posts in one day is **elevated** for 2013 Trump. Typical daily volume in this period was approximately 10-25 posts. However, critical context: the vast majority are 1-5 word replies to supporters, suggesting a dedicated "reply to mentions" session rather than pressured output.

### Temporal Pattern (EST)
- **Earliest authentic post:** 8:58 AM EST (the 8:45 PM Feb 6 post is likely staff)
- **Latest post:** 4:50 PM EST
- **Active window:** ~8 hours
- **Peak density:** 2:41-2:52 PM EST (12 posts in 11 minutes — extremely rapid but all brief replies)

### Sleep Assessment
No posting between approximately 8:45 PM EST (Feb 6, likely staff) and 8:58 AM EST (Feb 7). This suggests a normal sleep window of 10+ hours without Twitter activity. **No evidence of sleep deprivation.**

### Hypomanic Episode Assessment: **No**
While post volume is elevated, the posting is confined to business hours, content is coherent and organized, there is no grandiose escalation or flight of ideas, and the high count is explained by a systematic mention-reply session. The rapid-fire reply clusters show efficient processing rather than pressured speech. Mood is stable throughout — no euphoric acceleration.

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## VI. Narrative Arc: **Stable**

The day follows no dramatic arc. It begins with routine engagement, introduces moderate political commentary mid-day, and winds down with more engagement and news commentary. There is no contamination sequence (no victory followed by victimhood), no redemption arc (no setback overcome), and no chaos (content is thematically organized).

The closest thing to narrative structure is the Karl Rove attack sequence: setup (direct attacks) → amplification (sharing article) → validation (agreeing with supporters who echo the message). But this is a minor feature within an otherwise flat day.

The overall narrative is: **Trump as busy media figure managing his brand, engaging supporters, and commenting on politics from a position of confident superiority.** This is 2013 baseline.

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## VII. Event Correlation

### DOJ Drone Memo Leak (Feb 4-5, 2013)
**Reaction type: Offensive/Amplifying.** Trump uses the leaked white paper authorizing drone strikes against American citizens to attack Obama and Democrats as hypocrites. Three separate posts reference this (x_299530494457020417, x_299572792154804225, x_299634313652219904), plus the gun rights extension in x_299572792154804225. Response is opportunistic rather than reactive — Trump is exploiting an adversary's vulnerability, not defending against attack.

### Karl Rove's Conservative Victory Project (ongoing controversy)
**Reaction type: Offensive.** Trump piles onto the intra-Republican dispute over Rove's 2012 spending, joining the conservative insurgent side against establishment GOP. The timing is strategic — Rove was at his most vulnerable, and anti-Rove sentiment among Republican donors was peaking.

### Ed Koch Death (Feb 1, 2013)
**Reaction type: Amplifying (self-promotional).** Rather than offering condolences, Trump shares an article about his own Wollman Rink success during Koch's administration. The deceased serves purely as a competitive foil.

### Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars (airing Feb 2013)
**Reaction type: Amplifying.** Routine promotional post about Claudia Jordan's return (x_299614961527840768).

### A-Rod Biogenesis Scandal (ongoing)
**Reaction type: Offensive/Dismissive.** Brief commentary on Rodriguez's legal troubles (x_299620569136132096), framing him as a liar whose situation will worsen.

### Chuck Hagel Confirmation (ongoing)
**Reaction type: Amplifying.** Neutral sharing of news about the postponed committee vote (x_299627683040616448), without strong personal commentary.

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## VIII. Danger Assessment

### Maximum Danger Level: **Elevated** (1 post)

The sole elevated-danger post is x_299604146984738817: "Be careful!" directed at @Russ_Steinberg. This veiled threat uses deliberate ambiguity to maximize intimidation while maintaining plausible deniability. However, it targets an individual Twitter user (not a public figure or group), uses no explicit threat language, and is an isolated incident with no pattern of escalation.

### Stochastic Terrorism Assessment: **No**
While Trump attacks Karl Rove by name and criticizes Democrats as a group, no posts direct followers toward specific targets, name-and-shame individuals as enemies, or create conditions for mob action. The Rove criticism is standard political commentary. The "Be careful!" post is interpersonal intimidation, not incitement.

### Posts Requiring Monitoring
- x_299604146984738817: Veiled threat ("Be careful!")
- x_299572792154804225: Combines drone strikes and gun rights in inflammatory framing, but within normal political discourse bounds

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## IX. Cognitive Concerns

### Aggregate Assessment: **No significant concerns**

Language across all posts is clear, syntactically correct, and purposeful. The political commentary posts demonstrate coherent argumentation (if simplified). The motivational posts are structurally sound. No evidence of:
- Word-finding difficulty
- Tangential or loosened associations
- Perseveration beyond normal thematic focus
- Confused temporal references
- Neologisms or paraphasic errors

### Complexity Trend: **Stable**

Sentence complexity is low but consistent with Trump's established communication style. The political posts show adequate causal reasoning ("If Bush did X, Democrats would Y" counterfactual reasoning in x_299634313652219904). The advice posts, while simple, are logically structured. This is 2013 baseline cognitive performance — no decline or improvement detected within the day.

### Spelling Note
One misspelling: "opportunites" (x_299542215292755968/x_299542215292756000), but this appears in what is likely a ghostwritten motivational tweet and may be a copying error.

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## X. Authorship Patterns

A notable feature of this day is the **bimodal authorship distribution**:
- **High-confidence authentic Trump** (0.75-1.00): Brief personal replies ("Thanks," "True!"), political attacks (Karl Rove, Obama/drones), and the "Be careful!" threat
- **Low-confidence likely ghostwritten** (0.15-0.35): Motivational wisdom posts, promotional content, some thank-you replies

This suggests a division of labor where staff handles inspirational brand content while Trump personally manages political commentary and direct engagement with both supporters and critics. The ghostwritten material projects a measured, philosophical persona; the authentic material is punchier, more competitive, and occasionally aggressive.

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## XI. Pre-Political Baseline Significance

This day is clinically valuable as a **2013 pre-political baseline snapshot**. Notable features:
1. **Capacity for concession** (x_299571533121212416): "In retrospect I agree with you" demonstrates flexibility absent in post-2015 patterns
2. **Structured engagement**: Systematic mention-reply sessions suggest organized media management rather than impulsive reactivity
3. **Moderate intensity ceiling**: Even the sharpest attacks (Karl Rove) remain at moderate intensity without personal viciousness
4. **Strategic message discipline**: The three-tweet Rove attack shows pre-composed coordination
5. **Contained threat behavior**: The "Be careful!" reply is an isolated incident, not part of a sustained intimidation pattern

These patterns collectively suggest a more regulated narcissistic presentation than would emerge post-2015 — the same personality architecture (grandiosity, competitive framing, supply-seeking) but with better executive control over its expression.

### Narrative

A routine day of brand management and political commentary from pre-political Trump. The day is dominated by systematic supporter engagement interspersed with moderate-intensity attacks on Karl Rove and the Obama administration's drone policy. No dramatic arc emerges — the posting pattern reflects organized media management from Trump Tower during normal business hours, with content diversified across multiple themes and emotional intensity held at a stable, moderate baseline throughout.

### Dominant themes

- Narcissistic supply maintenance (supporter thank-you replies) (1 post)
- Anti-Karl Rove campaign (GOP establishment attack) (1 post)
- Obama/Democrat critique (drone memo controversy) (1 post)
- Self-promotional wisdom (ghostwritten motivational content) (1 post)
- Brand and business promotion (1 post)
- Current events commentary (A-Rod, Hagel, China, economy) (1 post)

### Contradictions that day

- [x_299610010000961536](https://trump.fm/post/x_299610010000961536): Negotiation is persuasion more than power. Be reasonable and flexible.
  vs. [x_299617783430410240](https://trump.fm/post/x_299617783430410240): The golden rule of negotiation = He who has the gold makes the rules.

### Cognitive concerns

- No significant cognitive concerns detected
- One misspelling (opportunites) in likely ghostwritten content
- Language is clear and purposeful throughout
- Adequate counterfactual reasoning in political posts
- Complexity is low but consistent with established baseline

## Posts

### [x_299636168872562689](https://trump.fm/post/x_299636168872562689)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:50:04.000Z (UTC)

> The dollar always talks in the end--although our pols are killing the dollar!

33 likes · 89 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299636168872562689.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299636168872562689/analysis

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### [x_299635333967003648](https://trump.fm/post/x_299635333967003648)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:46:45.000Z (UTC)

> @Adetonaoris Great, good luck.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299635333967003648.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299635333967003648/analysis

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### [x_299635021688496129](https://trump.fm/post/x_299635021688496129)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:45:30.000Z (UTC)

> @noslenevets  I agree.

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299635021688496129.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299635021688496129/analysis

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### [x_299634763109642240](https://trump.fm/post/x_299634763109642240)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:44:29.000Z (UTC)

> @citychik_  Thanks Andrea and good luck.

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299634763109642240.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299634763109642240/analysis

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### [x_299634313652219904](https://trump.fm/post/x_299634313652219904)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:42:41.000Z (UTC)

> Can you imagine if Bush’s administration drafted a memo legalizing the killing of Americans?! Democrats are such hypocrites.

265 likes · 770 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299634313652219904.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299634313652219904/analysis

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### [x_299633604902936576](https://trump.fm/post/x_299633604902936576)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:39:52.000Z (UTC)

> @chocolateB4bed  Thanks Michael.

0 likes · 1 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299633604902936576.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299633604902936576/analysis

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### [x_299633270231007232](https://trump.fm/post/x_299633270231007232)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:38:33.000Z (UTC)

> @AfricanPriest Thanks.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299633270231007232.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299633270231007232/analysis

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### [x_299557357279645700](https://trump.fm/post/x_299557357279645700)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:36:54.000Z (UTC)

> Knowledge requires patience, action requires courage.  Put patience and courage together and you’ll be a winner.

0 likes · 871 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299557357279645700.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299557357279645700/analysis

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### [x_299632680495095808](https://trump.fm/post/x_299632680495095808)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:36:12.000Z (UTC)

> The past 4 years have seen the weakest multiyear recovery since WWII http://t.co/ptH3323X  Need to loosen regulations and lower taxes.

57 likes · 165 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299632680495095808.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299632680495095808/analysis

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### [x_299629835213500416](https://trump.fm/post/x_299629835213500416)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:24:54.000Z (UTC)

> China keeps manipulating its currency at our financial expense.  Why do our leaders continually let China run all over us?

80 likes · 195 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299629835213500416.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299629835213500416/analysis

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### [x_299627683040616448](https://trump.fm/post/x_299627683040616448)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T21:16:21.000Z (UTC)

> Hagel committee vote has been postponed as Hagel refuses to disclose all his finances http://t.co/FgsRDYXQ

10 likes · 70 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299627683040616448.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299627683040616448/analysis

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### [x_299623407887204352](https://trump.fm/post/x_299623407887204352)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:59:21.000Z (UTC)

> @jkells2005 Know everything you can (update daily) &amp; cover your bases.

0 likes · 1 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299623407887204352.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299623407887204352/analysis

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### [x_299620569136132096](https://trump.fm/post/x_299620569136132096)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:48:05.000Z (UTC)

> A-Rod’s forgery defense is blown http://t.co/qkZA3ufd The more he lies, the worse it's going to get. @yankees want out of his contract

17 likes · 51 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299620569136132096.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299620569136132096/analysis

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### [x_299618305143099393](https://trump.fm/post/x_299618305143099393)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:39:05.000Z (UTC)

> Develop your gut instincts and act on them. You will have your biggest successes when you go with your gut--but be very smart &amp; careful.

237 likes · 544 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299618305143099393.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299618305143099393/analysis

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### [x_299617783430410240](https://trump.fm/post/x_299617783430410240)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:37:00.000Z (UTC)

> @Derrick503 The golden rule of negotiation = He who has the gold makes the rules. Read Art of the Deal &amp; How To Get Rich.

15 likes · 8 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299617783430410240.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299617783430410240/analysis

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### [x_299542215292756000](https://trump.fm/post/x_299542215292756000)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:36:44.000Z (UTC)

> Keep the big picture in mind. There are always opportunites &amp, possibilities &amp, thinking too small can negate a lot of them.

0 likes · 737 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299542215292756000.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299542215292756000/analysis

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### [x_299615946337837056](https://trump.fm/post/x_299615946337837056)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:29:42.000Z (UTC)

> @bahia6085 Thanks Suz for your comments.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299615946337837056.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299615946337837056/analysis

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### [x_299614961527840768](https://trump.fm/post/x_299614961527840768)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:25:48.000Z (UTC)

> Back by popular demand, this year’s All-Star @ApprenticeNBC sees the return of @claudiajordan! Our fans love her.

10 likes · 27 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299614961527840768.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299614961527840768/analysis

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### [x_299612268763705344](https://trump.fm/post/x_299612268763705344)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:15:06.000Z (UTC)

> @rayk71 Happy Birthday Ray.

68 likes · 24 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299612268763705344.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299612268763705344/analysis

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### [x_299611973358862336](https://trump.fm/post/x_299611973358862336)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:13:55.000Z (UTC)

> @yesterdaybyurs Take the time to make it great.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299611973358862336.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299611973358862336/analysis

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### [x_299610010000961536](https://trump.fm/post/x_299610010000961536)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:06:07.000Z (UTC)

> Negotiation is persuasion more than power. Be reasonable and flexible, and never let anyone know exactly where you’re coming from.

272 likes · 496 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299610010000961536.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299610010000961536/analysis

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### [x_299609105943908352](https://trump.fm/post/x_299609105943908352)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:02:31.000Z (UTC)

> @tbott22 @HowardStern  Thanks.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299609105943908352.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299609105943908352/analysis

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### [x_299608788976140288](https://trump.fm/post/x_299608788976140288)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T20:01:16.000Z (UTC)

> @Jconstantinides @HowardStern  Thanks Jimmy.

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299608788976140288.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299608788976140288/analysis

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### [x_299608044977930240](https://trump.fm/post/x_299608044977930240)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:58:19.000Z (UTC)

> @saseret12  True, and thank you.

6 likes · 2 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299608044977930240.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299608044977930240/analysis

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### [x_299607094049513474](https://trump.fm/post/x_299607094049513474)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:54:32.000Z (UTC)

> @EWErickson @hunterbaker Erick--Thanks--and that was an easy one--closed for eight years!

0 likes · 2 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299607094049513474.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299607094049513474/analysis

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### [x_299606640364240896](https://trump.fm/post/x_299606640364240896)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:52:44.000Z (UTC)

> @NathalieS_29 Once again, thanks Nathalie.

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299606640364240896.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299606640364240896/analysis

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### [x_299606312109629441](https://trump.fm/post/x_299606312109629441)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:51:25.000Z (UTC)

> @clar68 Great, thanks.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299606312109629441.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299606312109629441/analysis

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### [x_299530651776999400](https://trump.fm/post/x_299530651776999400)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:50:47.000Z (UTC)

> Democrats try so hard to mock &amp, belittle Republicans—&amp, the Republicans just don’t fight back—no energy!

0 likes · 311 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299530651776999400.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299530651776999400/analysis

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### [x_299606071335604224](https://trump.fm/post/x_299606071335604224)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:50:28.000Z (UTC)

> @DJColes1 Great! Good luck.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299606071335604224.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299606071335604224/analysis

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### [x_299605763242983424](https://trump.fm/post/x_299605763242983424)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:49:15.000Z (UTC)

> @Candi2577  Great! Keep working hard.

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299605763242983424.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299605763242983424/analysis

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### [x_299605562755252224](https://trump.fm/post/x_299605562755252224)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:48:27.000Z (UTC)

> @SOcean5 Interesting!

1 likes · 1 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299605562755252224.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299605562755252224/analysis

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### [x_299605415782645760](https://trump.fm/post/x_299605415782645760)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:47:52.000Z (UTC)

> @EdwardAshton30 Thanks--food for thought!

11 likes · 14 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299605415782645760.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299605415782645760/analysis

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### [x_299605093651718144](https://trump.fm/post/x_299605093651718144)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:46:35.000Z (UTC)

> @ericboucher True!

2 likes · 2 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299605093651718144/analysis

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### [x_299605003134451712](https://trump.fm/post/x_299605003134451712)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:46:13.000Z (UTC)

> @denoforensics 100% true.

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299605003134451712.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299605003134451712/analysis

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### [x_299604832745050112](https://trump.fm/post/x_299604832745050112)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:45:33.000Z (UTC)

> @jayceemccain Thanks and good luck.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299604832745050112.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299604832745050112/analysis

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### [x_299604648103407616](https://trump.fm/post/x_299604648103407616)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:44:49.000Z (UTC)

> @MooreReva @TMZ @HarveyLevinTMZ @billmaher Keep fighting and learning!

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299604648103407616.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299604648103407616/analysis

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### [x_299604416602976256](https://trump.fm/post/x_299604416602976256)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:43:53.000Z (UTC)

> @Lurdkberry Thanks.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299604416602976256/analysis

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### [x_299604146984738817](https://trump.fm/post/x_299604146984738817)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:42:49.000Z (UTC)

> @Russ_Steinberg  Be careful!

6,769 likes · 8,797 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299604146984738817.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299604146984738817/analysis

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### [x_299603753588375552](https://trump.fm/post/x_299603753588375552)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:41:15.000Z (UTC)

> Must read article: “Conservative Fury at Rove Erupts” http://t.co/iKQ7eFqd By Jeffrey Lord @AmSpec

24 likes · 30 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299603753588375552.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299603753588375552/analysis

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### [x_299601972326170625](https://trump.fm/post/x_299601972326170625)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T19:34:11.000Z (UTC)

> "Donald Trump, Ed Koch, and the Ice Skating Rink: A Tale of Bureaucracy" http://t.co/hnDLpdAY @ActonInstitute

11 likes · 29 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299601972326170625.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299601972326170625/analysis

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### [x_299579735502102528](https://trump.fm/post/x_299579735502102528)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T18:05:49.000Z (UTC)

> @scmaness Thanks!

1 likes · 2 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299579735502102528/analysis

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### [x_299579308031229952](https://trump.fm/post/x_299579308031229952)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T18:04:07.000Z (UTC)

> @aaapgs  Thank you, nice work.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299579308031229952.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299579308031229952/analysis

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### [x_299578554780381185](https://trump.fm/post/x_299578554780381185)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T18:01:08.000Z (UTC)

> @zniosdig @MELANIATRUMP  Very kind, thanks.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299578554780381185.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299578554780381185/analysis

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### [x_299578113334071296](https://trump.fm/post/x_299578113334071296)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:59:22.000Z (UTC)

> @MegMMurphy @HowardStern @IvankaTrump Thanks a lot Megan.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299578113334071296.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299578113334071296/analysis

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### [x_299577355771473920](https://trump.fm/post/x_299577355771473920)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:56:22.000Z (UTC)

> @ColeneChia116  Thanks Colene--very nice! Keep up the good work.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299577355771473920.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299577355771473920/analysis

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### [x_299575808106844160](https://trump.fm/post/x_299575808106844160)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:50:13.000Z (UTC)

> Karl Rove’s strategy and commercials were the worst I have ever seen.

48 likes · 86 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299575808106844160.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299575808106844160/analysis

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### [x_299575627449761793](https://trump.fm/post/x_299575627449761793)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:49:30.000Z (UTC)

> Karl Rove is a total loser. Money given to him might as well be thrown down the drain.

206 likes · 406 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299575627449761793.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299575627449761793/analysis

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### [x_299575519677136896](https://trump.fm/post/x_299575519677136896)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:49:04.000Z (UTC)

> Why are people giving money to Karl Rove when he just wasted $400M without any victories? Use your head.

156 likes · 421 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299575519677136896.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299575519677136896/analysis

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### [x_299575449871331328](https://trump.fm/post/x_299575449871331328)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:48:48.000Z (UTC)

> @SocialMediaBowl  I have just responded!

3 likes · 6 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299575449871331328.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299575449871331328/analysis

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### [x_299572792154804225](https://trump.fm/post/x_299572792154804225)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:38:14.000Z (UTC)

> @erikcantu Even better, government kills by drones but we can't even own guns.  Thanks Erik.

48 likes · 34 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299572792154804225.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299572792154804225/analysis

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### [x_299571765007491074](https://trump.fm/post/x_299571765007491074)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:34:09.000Z (UTC)

> @DORISARTIST  Thanks Doris.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299571765007491074.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299571765007491074/analysis

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### [x_299571533121212416](https://trump.fm/post/x_299571533121212416)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:33:13.000Z (UTC)

> @pizzaman77 In retrospect I agree with you.

5 likes · 7 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299571533121212416.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299571533121212416/analysis

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### [x_299569278762504193](https://trump.fm/post/x_299569278762504193)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:24:16.000Z (UTC)

> @Tiramis81858117 Wow--thanks.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299569278762504193.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299569278762504193/analysis

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### [x_299568902147543042](https://trump.fm/post/x_299568902147543042)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:22:46.000Z (UTC)

> @pennjillette Thanks Penn, will be interesting--see you soon!

2 likes · 2 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299568902147543042.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299568902147543042/analysis

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### [x_299568699868856320](https://trump.fm/post/x_299568699868856320)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T17:21:58.000Z (UTC)

> @EdwardAshton30  Yes.

4 likes · 1 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299568699868856320.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299568699868856320/analysis

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### [x_299557357279645698](https://trump.fm/post/x_299557357279645698)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T16:36:54.000Z (UTC)

> Knowledge requires patience; action requires courage.  Put patience and courage together and you’ll be a winner.

387 likes · 889 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299557357279645698.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299557357279645698/analysis

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### [x_299542215292755968](https://trump.fm/post/x_299542215292755968)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T15:36:44.000Z (UTC)

> Keep the big picture in mind. There are always opportunites &amp; possibilities &amp; thinking too small can negate a lot of them.

296 likes · 824 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299542215292755968.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299542215292755968/analysis

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### [x_299540274735116288](https://trump.fm/post/x_299540274735116288)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T15:29:01.000Z (UTC)

> @ST33LY_DAN @HowardStern  Thanks!

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299540274735116288.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299540274735116288/analysis

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### [x_299539896375316480](https://trump.fm/post/x_299539896375316480)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T15:27:31.000Z (UTC)

> @HancockMariana Thanks.

1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299539896375316480.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299539896375316480/analysis

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### [x_299530651776999424](https://trump.fm/post/x_299530651776999424)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T14:50:47.000Z (UTC)

> Democrats try so hard to mock &amp; belittle Republicans—&amp; the Republicans just don’t fight back—no energy!

109 likes · 170 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299530651776999424.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299530651776999424/analysis

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### [x_299530494457020417](https://trump.fm/post/x_299530494457020417)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T14:50:09.000Z (UTC)

> Obama can kill Americans at will with drones but waterboarding is not allowed—only in America!

1,656 likes · 2,588 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299530494457020417.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299530494457020417/analysis

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### [x_299519892644823040](https://trump.fm/post/x_299519892644823040)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T14:08:01.000Z (UTC)

> @georgeNedelkof1 True and thanks!

4 likes · 2 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299519892644823040.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299519892644823040/analysis

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### [x_299518162339246080](https://trump.fm/post/x_299518162339246080)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T14:01:09.000Z (UTC)

> @BarkyJason  Thanks.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299518162339246080/analysis

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### [x_299517529720750080](https://trump.fm/post/x_299517529720750080)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T13:58:38.000Z (UTC)

> @tomkatz @sternshow  Thanks Tom.

0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299517529720750080.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299517529720750080/analysis

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### [x_299257577768906750](https://trump.fm/post/x_299257577768906750)

X (Twitter) · 2013-02-07T01:45:41.000Z (UTC)

> @ZWLykins  @JohnnyPaulCole Your upgrade has been granted &amp, noted by the front desk. Have a wonderful time at Trump International Las Vegas.

0 likes · 15 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views

Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299257577768906750.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/x_299257577768906750/analysis

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