# Posts from Thursday, May 8, 2025 32 posts on 2025-05-08. ## Day analysis Day analysis page: https://trump.fm/date/2025-05-08/analysis _Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-04-08T15:11:10.035Z (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._ **UK Trade Deal Victory Lap Fuels All-Day Grandiose State With Minimal Rage** Trump had a genuinely good day by his own standards, anchored by the announcement of a US-UK trade deal from the Oval Office. The mood was celebratory from early morning through the evening, with only one brief flash of anger directed at Fed Chair Jerome Powell. He congratulated the newly elected first American pope, weighed in on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, and capped the evening with a rapid-fire batch of congressional endorsements and two notable DOJ appointments — including naming Judge Jeanine Pirro as DC's interim US Attorney and creating a "Weaponization Working Group" to investigate the prior administration. - Posts analyzed: 27 - Dominant state: grandiose - Narrative arc: stable - Aggregate rage level: 0.02 - Max danger level: elevated - Claims: 38 (5 false) - Era: Second Term ## Daily Psychological Digest: May 8, 2025 ### Location & Timezone Trump was at the White House (Oval Office press conference confirmed). All analysis uses EDT (UTC−4). First post: 5:42 AM EDT; last post: 7:17 PM EDT. A teaser post at 8:56 PM EDT on May 7 (00:56 UTC May 8) falls within the UTC window and is included. --- ### 1. Psychological State: Sustained Grandiosity All 27 posts are coded grandiose — an unusually uniform day. The grandiosity is anchored to a tangible policy achievement (US-UK trade deal), giving it more external justification than typical supply-seeking episodes. The state never shifts toward vulnerability or instability. The single rage-flagged post (ts_114471750357100883, 6:31 AM EDT) targets Fed Chair Jerome Powell from a position of perceived strength. The backhanded compliment structure ("a FOOL, who doesn't have a clue. Other than that, I like him very much!") reflects dominance display rather than wounded narcissism — a characteristic pattern where rage serves to amplify grandiosity rather than signal vulnerability. **Authorship gradient:** Morning posts (5:42–6:38 AM EDT) show higher personal authorship scores (0.50–0.90), suggesting Trump was composing directly. The Powell attack (0.90) is the most clearly self-authored post of the day. By contrast, the afternoon trade deal summary (ts_114472802068018414, 0.15) and the endorsement batch (0.05–0.10) are staff-drafted. The day shows a familiar pattern: personal voice in early morning, institutional voice through the afternoon. --- ### 2. Escalation Detection: None No escalation pattern is present. The sole rage post appears early in the day (6:31 AM EDT) and is isolated. Subsequent posts return immediately to celebration and policy maintenance. Rage intensity (0.50) is moderate and disproportionate to any identifiable trigger — it appears to be opportunistic aggression (using the momentum of the UK deal to attack an institutional adversary) rather than a response to provocation. --- ### 3. Theme Analysis **Primary Theme: UK Trade Deal (7 posts)** Posts ts_114469488580251681, ts_114471558043712137, ts_114471661029075259, ts_114471687266303772, ts_114472802068018414, ts_114472878202272119, ts_114474417554010988. The narrative arc progresses from teaser → buildup → formal announcement → restatement for specific constituencies (farmers/ranchers). Framing is maximally self-aggrandizing: "FIRST," "historic," "Something our past Presidents never cared about." **Secondary Theme: Congressional & Party Endorsements (12 posts)** Posts ts_114474464809294039 through ts_114474472707126728. Twelve endorsements posted within a two-minute window (6:01–6:03 PM EDT) — clearly a batch release from staff. Formulaic language with minimal variation. This is standard political maintenance ahead of 2026 midterms. **Tertiary Themes:** - **Powell attack** (1 post): Economic grievance masked as victory. - **Biden blame** (2 posts): Air traffic problems (ts_114471776222344399), Digital Equity Act (ts_114474136573150113). Both deflect institutional criticism toward the predecessor. - **Geopolitics** (2 posts): Pope congratulations (ts_114473380014194441), Russia-Ukraine ceasefire (ts_114474136794655068). - **DOJ appointments** (2 posts): Pirro to DC US Attorney (ts_114474584669905764), Ed Martin to Weaponization Working Group (ts_114474760680232575). **Obsession assessment:** No single-topic obsession. The UK trade deal dominates but appropriately — it is the day's primary event. Theme distribution across trade, endorsements, geopolitics, and personnel is diversified. --- ### 4. Contradiction Detection No significant internal contradictions detected. Minor rhetorical tension exists between framing the UK deal as possible "Because of our long time history and allegiance together" (ts_114471661029075259) and simultaneously claiming past presidents "never cared about" fair trade deals (ts_114472802068018414) — suggesting a deep alliance existed without any competent leadership until now. This is characteristic revisionism rather than a substantive contradiction. The Powell post's claim of "virtually NO INFLATION" (ts_114471750357100883) is a reality distortion but does not directly contradict other posts from the day. --- ### 5. Hypomanic Indicators - **Post frequency:** 27 posts, but 12 are batch endorsements (staff-driven). Organic post count is ~15, which is moderate-to-high but not anomalous. - **Time gaps:** Teaser at 8:56 PM EDT May 7, then silence until 5:42 AM EDT May 8. This implies approximately 8.5–9 hours of sleep opportunity — normal. - **Earliest post (EDT):** 5:42 AM — early but within normal range for a scheduled press conference morning. - **Latest post (EDT):** 7:17 PM — unremarkable. - **Post clustering:** Morning burst (5:42–6:38 AM, 5 posts in 56 min), midday burst (10:59–11:19 AM, 3 posts in 20 min), evening endorsement dump (6:01–6:03 PM, 12 posts in 2 min), closing announcements (6:32–7:17 PM, 2 posts in 45 min). - **Hypomanic threshold:** Not met. The elevated post count is explained by the endorsement batch rather than pressured output. Sleep window appears adequate. No evidence of racing thoughts or flight of ideas beyond baseline. --- ### 6. Narrative Arc: Stable The day follows a coherent and self-reinforcing structure: 1. **Evening teaser** (May 7): Mystery and anticipation ("BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY") 2. **Dawn buildup** (5:42–6:38 AM): Reveal of UK deal, Powell attack, Biden blame — setting the narrative frame 3. **Late morning formal announcement** (10:59–11:19 AM): Policy substance and restatement 4. **Afternoon pivot** (1:25–4:38 PM): Geopolitics and domestic policy (Pope, ceasefire, Digital Equity Act) 5. **Evening consolidation** (5:49–7:17 PM): Endorsement blitz + DOJ appointments The arc is not redemption (no setback precedes the victory within the day), not contamination (no shift to victimhood), and not chaos (highly organized). It is a **stable, controlled victory narrative** — rare for this subject. The coherence may reflect strong staff coordination around a planned policy event. --- ### 7. Event Correlation | Event | Posts | Reaction Type | |-------|-------|---------------| | UK Trade Deal | 7+ posts | Amplifying — personal victory framing | | Pope Leo XIV election | 1 post | Amplifying — claims reflected national glory | | Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks | 1 post | Amplifying — positions self as dealmaker | | India-Pakistan conflict | 0 posts | No response (ceasefire came May 10) | The UK trade deal dominates response volume. The Pope congratulations (ts_114473380014194441) is notable for immediately instrumentalizing the event as "a Great Honor for our Country" — channeling a global religious event through a nationalist lens. The Russia-Ukraine post is measured and aide-drafted, suggesting diplomatic caution. --- ### 8. Danger Assessment **Maximum danger level: Elevated** (1 post) Post ts_114474760680232575 (Ed Martin / Weaponization Working Group) carries the day's only elevated danger flag. The danger is institutional rather than incitement-based: formally establishing a government apparatus to investigate the prior administration under the presupposition that "weaponization" occurred. The use of "Biden Regime" deliberately denies democratic legitimacy to a predecessor. The post frames political retribution as victim advocacy ("make sure we finally get justice for the many victims"). **Stochastic terrorism pattern: Not detected.** No posts identify specific targets for audience action. The Powell attack, while aggressive, is economic criticism rather than personal demonization. --- ### 9. Cognitive Concerns - **Sentence complexity:** Stable. Morning self-authored posts show typical complexity (compound sentences, multiple clauses). The Powell post demonstrates coherent if distorted argumentation. - **Word-finding:** No anomalies detected. - **Repetitive phrasing:** Present in endorsements but attributable to staff templates rather than cognitive decline. - **Reality testing:** The Powell post stacks multiple distortions (inflation claims, tariff mechanics) but this reflects motivated reasoning rather than cognitive impairment. - **Complexity trend:** Stable — no change from baseline. --- ### Summary Assessment May 8, 2025 was one of the more psychologically coherent days in recent observation. A genuine policy achievement (UK trade deal) provided sustained narcissistic supply, keeping the subject in a stable grandiose state throughout. The single rage post (Powell) was opportunistic rather than reactive, and the evening endorsement blitz reflects political operational planning rather than psychological pressures. The only structurally concerning development is the formalization of a retributive investigation apparatus (Weaponization Working Group), which carries long-term institutional risk despite its bland personnel-announcement packaging. ### Narrative A coherent victory-lap day structured around the US-UK trade deal announcement. The narrative progresses cleanly from evening teaser through morning buildup, formal announcement, geopolitical sidebar, and evening political consolidation via endorsements and DOJ appointments. Staff coordination is evident throughout, producing one of the most organized and psychologically stable days in recent observation. ### Dominant themes - UK Trade Deal Celebration (1 post) - Congressional & Party Endorsements (1 post) - DOJ Personnel & Retributive Apparatus (1 post) - Biden Administration Blame (1 post) - Geopolitics & Diplomacy (1 post) - Fed Chair Powell Attack (1 post) ### Cognitive concerns - Multiple reality distortions in Powell post (inflation claims, tariff mechanics) reflect motivated reasoning rather than cognitive decline - Endorsement batch uses highly repetitive templates but attributable to staff drafting - No word-finding anomalies or sentence-level degradation detected ## Posts ### [ts_114474760680232575](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474760680232575) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T23:17:06.198Z (UTC) > Ed Martin has done an AMAZING job as interim U.S. Attorney, and will be moving to the Department of Justice as the new Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney. In these highly important roles, Ed will make sure we finally investigate the Weaponization of our Government under the Biden Regime, and provide much needed Justice for its victims. Congratulations Ed! 10,540 likes · 2,775 reposts · 799 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474760680232575.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474760680232575/analysis --- ### [ts_114474584669905764](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474584669905764) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:32:20.495Z (UTC) > I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Jeanine was Assistant District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, and then went on to serve as County Judge, and District Attorney, where she was the first woman ever to be elected to those positions. During her time in office, Jeanine was a powerful crusader for victims of crime. Her establishment of the Domestic Violence Bureau in her Prosecutor's Office was the first in the Nation. She excelled in all ways. In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television. Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine! 32,638 likes · 7,093 reposts · 3,678 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474584669905764.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474584669905764/analysis --- ### [ts_114474472707126728](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474472707126728) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:03:52.078Z (UTC) > Chairman Jason Simmons is doing a tremendous job leading the North Carolina Republican Party! Jason has been with us from the very beginning, and has been key to our many Republican Victories in The Tar Heel State, including my HISTORIC WINS in 2016, 2020, and 2024! Jason will continue to work closely with me to ensure North Carolina is successful in 2026 and beyond. Jason Simmons has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! 7,793 likes · 1,718 reposts · 283 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474472707126728.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474472707126728/analysis --- ### [ts_114474472453521323](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474472453521323) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:03:48.209Z (UTC) > Chairman Josh McKoon is doing a fantastic job leading the Republican Party of Georgia, a State I LOVE, and WON BIG, in 2024! Josh is 100% MAGA, and I know he will continue to do a fantastic job, and secure many more Victories for Georgia Republicans in 2026, and beyond! Josh McKoon has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as Chairman of the George Republican Party – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! 6,849 likes · 1,536 reposts · 160 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474472453521323.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474472453521323/analysis --- ### [ts_114474471365155157](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474471365155157) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:03:31.601Z (UTC) > Chair Julianne Murray is doing a tremendous job leading the Delaware Republican Party. Julianne is MAGA all the way, and has worked tirelessly to Secure our Elections, and Champion our America First Movement. Julianne Murray has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! 6,469 likes · 1,455 reposts · 90 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474471365155157.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474471365155157/analysis --- ### [ts_114474470666888173](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474470666888173) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:03:20.947Z (UTC) > Republicans in Utah have the opportunity to Re-Elect a FANTASTIC Chairman! Robert Axson has dedicated his life to the Republican Party, and the Great State of Utah. He is Strongly Supported by many, including Highly Respected Senator Mike Lee, and Governor Spencer Cox. Robert Axson has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as Chairman of the Utah Republican Party — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! 6,315 likes · 1,431 reposts · 108 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474470666888173.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474470666888173/analysis --- ### [ts_114474470016240455](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474470016240455) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:03:11.019Z (UTC) > Congressman Ryan Mackenzie is an America First Patriot, who is doing an incredible job representing the Great People of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District! In Congress, Ryan is fighting tirelessly to Create Jobs, Cut Taxes, Secure our Border, Support our Incredible Military/Vets, Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Ryan Mackenzie has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! 5,992 likes · 1,373 reposts · 69 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474470016240455.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474470016240455/analysis --- ### [ts_114474469364898946](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474469364898946) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:03:01.080Z (UTC) > Congressman Tom Kean is a Great Representative for the People of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District! A Tremendous Advocate of our America First Agenda, Tom is working tirelessly to Secure the Border, Stop Crime, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes, Champion Small Business, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Support our Brave Military and Veterans, and Protect and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Tom Kean has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! 5,721 likes · 1,340 reposts · 60 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474469364898946.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474469364898946/analysis --- ### [ts_114474468725706522](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474468725706522) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:02:51.327Z (UTC) > Congressman Tom Barrett is an incredible Representative for the Wonderful People of Michigan's 7th Congressional District! Tom bravely served our Country as an Army Helicopter Pilot and, in Congress, he is fighting hard to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes, Secure our Border, Support Law Enforcement, Stand with our Military/Vets, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Together, we will ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. Tom Barrett has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! 5,519 likes · 1,304 reposts · 58 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474468725706522.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474468725706522/analysis --- ### [ts_114474468098464790](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474468098464790) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:02:41.756Z (UTC) > Congressman Rob Bresnahan is a terrific Representative of Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District! A Highly Successful Businessman, Rob is working hard to Create Jobs, Cut Taxes, Stop Wasteful Spending, and Unleash the American Dream. In his next term, Rob will help us Secure the Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military, Support our Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Rob Bresnahan has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! 5,225 likes · 1,243 reposts · 54 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474468098464790.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474468098464790/analysis --- ### [ts_114474467319531911](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474467319531911) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:02:29.870Z (UTC) > Congressman Nick Begich is doing an incredible job representing the Great People of Alaska, a State I love, and WON BIG THREE TIMES, in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A very successful Businessman, Nick knows the America First Policies required to Create Great Jobs, Cut Taxes, Strengthen our Economy, and Eliminate Government Waste. He will never stop fighting to Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Halt the Flow of Illegal Drugs, Strengthen our Military/Vets, Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Nick Begich has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! 5,036 likes · 1,205 reposts · 67 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474467319531911.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474467319531911/analysis --- ### [ts_114474466584246331](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474466584246331) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:02:18.651Z (UTC) > Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is a Tremendous Advocate for the Great People of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District! A former Navy helicopter pilot, Jen knows how to Defend our Country, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. In Congress, Jen is working hard to Secure the Border, Grow the Economy, Restore American Energy Independence, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Jen Kiggans has my Complete and Total Endorsement — SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! 4,926 likes · 1,164 reposts · 50 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474466584246331.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474466584246331/analysis --- ### [ts_114474465286880800](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474465286880800) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:01:58.854Z (UTC) > Congressman Zach Nunn is a fantastic Representative for the Great People of Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District! A Brave Combat Veteran, Zach is fighting hard to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes, Support our Farmers, Secure the Border, Strengthen our Military, Deliver Quality Care to our Veterans, Promote PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Zach Nunn has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! 4,871 likes · 1,156 reposts · 50 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474465286880800.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474465286880800/analysis --- ### [ts_114474464809294039](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474464809294039) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T22:01:51.567Z (UTC) > Congressman Mike Bost is a Tremendous Champion for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District! A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Mike is fighting tirelessly to Strengthen our Military, Care for our Veterans, Stop Crime, Stand with our Brave Law Enforcement, Secure our Border, Cut Taxes, Promote Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. He has been with us from the very beginning, helping us, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Mike Bost has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! 4,900 likes · 1,205 reposts · 63 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474464809294039.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474464809294039/analysis --- ### [ts_114474417554010988](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474417554010988) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T21:49:50.510Z (UTC) > The Deal I made today with the United Kingdom is GREAT for our FARMERS and RANCHERS! It’s also wonderful for the United Kingdom. Everybody benefits, that’s the way it should be! 8,790 likes · 2,147 reposts · 406 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474417554010988.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474417554010988/analysis --- ### [ts_114474136794655068](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474136794655068) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T20:38:26.460Z (UTC) > Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The U.S. calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Hopefully, an acceptable ceasefire will be observed, and both Countries will be held accountable for respecting the sanctity of these direct negotiations. If the ceasefire is not respected, the U.S. and its partners will impose further sanctions. Thousands of young soldiers are dying on a weekly basis, and everybody should want it to STOP. I do, and the United States of America does, also. As President, I will stay committed to securing Peace between Russia and Ukraine, together with the Europeans, and a Lasting Peace it will be! This ceasefire must ultimately build toward a Peace Agreement. It can all be done very quickly, and I will be available on a moment’s notice if my services are needed. Thank you for your attention to this matter! 3,779 likes · 773 reposts · 194 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474136794655068.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474136794655068/analysis --- ### [ts_114474136573150113](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474136573150113) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T20:38:23.081Z (UTC) > I have spoken with my wonderful Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, and we agree that the Biden/Harris so-called “Digital Equity Act” is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL. No more woke handouts based on race! The Digital Equity Program is a RACIST and ILLEGAL $2.5 BILLION DOLLAR giveaway. I am ending this IMMEDIATELY, and saving Taxpayers BILLIONS OF DOLLARS! 1,988 likes · 489 reposts · 89 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114474136573150113.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114474136573150113/analysis --- ### [ts_114473996866988590](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114473996866988590) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T20:02:51.334Z (UTC) · 1 media attachment **Video transcript** (3:11), transcribed automatically, so names and numbers may be wrong. Speakers aren't identified, so a voice in it may not be his: > welcome and thank you very much for your kind words motherhood the life-changing event that makes women invincible and exposed at the same time it's remarkable really that my son's life creates unimaginable unpredictable concerns and trials for me even until this day all caring mothers understand this rare feeling nothing against fathers of course but in my opinion and i'm sure everyone in this room agrees only a mother can grasp this particular point military mothers and america together have developed an extraordinary parallel journey they are filled with stories of personal sacrifice determination loss and healing certainly only military mothers have experienced this level of grace and resilience of american life and finally aging a sudden shift in family dynamics an unexpected positioning change in life when caretakers become the caregivers if this has happened within your family you understand the precious nature of motherhood here now in the white house at this pivotal moment i urge you to prioritize your well-being nurture yourself for your strength is the bedrock of a brighter future for our children by caring for ourselves we empower the next generation to thrive together… (full transcript: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114473996866988590) 4,166 likes · 1,120 reposts · 335 replies · unknown views --- ### [ts_114473380014194441](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114473380014194441) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T17:25:58.954Z (UTC) > Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment! 34,372 likes · 6,819 reposts · 3,071 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114473380014194441.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114473380014194441/analysis --- ### [ts_114472936678241638](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472936678241638) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T15:33:14.221Z (UTC) · 1 media attachment **Video transcript** (1:04), transcribed automatically, so names and numbers may be wrong. Speakers aren't identified, so a voice in it may not be his: > This morning, I'm thrilled to announce that we have reached a breakthrough trade deal with the United Kingdom, an incredible country. Today is a victory day for World War II. We won the war together exactly 80 years ago, so there could be no more perfect morning to reach this historic agreement. And it's beautiful weather out. I will tell you that here. Beautiful weather. It's so perfect outside. But it's really in particular the agreement with one of our closest and most cherished allies. And we're so happy that that's the way it worked out. I want to thank Prime Minister Starmer and his very talented team for their outstanding work and partnership. Today's agreement with the UK is the first in a series of agreements on trade that my administration has been negotiating over the past four weeks. With this deal, the UK joins the United States in affirming that reciprocity and fairness is an essential and vital principle of international trade. 7,007 likes · 1,725 reposts · 620 replies · unknown views --- ### [ts_114472881476812761](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472881476812761) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T15:19:11.833Z (UTC) · 1 media attachment > RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/114472814702179777 Reposted [ts_114472814702179777](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472814702179777) (2025-05-08T15:02:12.932Z (UTC)) - image: https://static-assets-1.truthsocial.com/tmtg:prime-ts-assets/media_attachments/files/114/472/814/549/292/030/original/074abaa17aaf0a94.jpg **Video transcript** (2:05), transcribed automatically, so names and numbers may be wrong. Speakers aren't identified, so a voice in it may not be his: > The deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture, dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol, and virtually all of the products produced by our great farmers and our secretary, as you know, of agriculture is here. Brooke, thank you very much. Being here? You'll let the farmers know. In addition, the U.K. will reduce or eliminate numerous non-tariff barriers that unfairly discriminated against American products. But this is now turning out, I think, really to be a great deal for both countries, because it'll be really great for the U.K. also. So they're opening up the country. Their country is a little closed, and we appreciate that. They'll also be fast-tracking American goods through their customs process, so our exports go to a very, very quick form of approval. And there won't be any red tape. Things are going to move very quickly both ways. The final details are being written up in the coming weeks. We'll have it all very conclusive, but the actual deal is a very conclusive one. We think just about everything has been approved. So good for both countries. And we'll also receive new market access for… (full transcript: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472881476812761) 5,269 likes · 1,515 reposts · 325 replies · unknown views Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472881476812761/analysis --- ### [ts_114472878202272119](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472878202272119) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T15:18:21.985Z (UTC) · 1 media attachment > RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/114472802068018414 Reposted [ts_114472802068018414](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472802068018414) (2025-05-08T14:59:00.195Z (UTC)) > Today is an incredible day for America as we deliver our first Fair, Open, and Reciprocal Trade Deal — Something our past Presidents never cared about. Together with our strong Ally, the United Kingdom, we have reached the first, historic Trade Deal since Liberation Day. As part of this Deal, America will raise $6 BILLION DOLLARS in External Revenue from 10% Tariffs, $5 BILLION DOLLARS in new Export Opportunities for our Great Ranchers, Farmers, and Producers, and enhance the National Security of both the U.S. and the UK through the creation of an Aluminum and Steel Trading Zone, and a secure Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. This Deal shows that if you respect America, and bring serious proposals to the table, America is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Many more to come — STAY TUNED! **Video transcript** (1:05), transcribed automatically, so names and numbers may be wrong. Speakers aren't identified, so a voice in it may not be his: > This morning, I'm thrilled to announce that we have reached a breakthrough trade deal with the United Kingdom, an incredible country. Today is a victory day for World War II. We won the war together exactly 80 years ago, so there could be no more perfect morning to reach this historic agreement. And it's beautiful weather out. I will tell you that, Kier. Beautiful weather. It's so perfect outside. But it's really, in particular, the agreement with one of our closest and most cherished allies. And we're so happy that that's the way it worked out. I want to thank Prime Minister Starmer and his very talented team for their outstanding work and partnership. Today's agreement with the UK is the first in a series of agreements on trade that my administration has been negotiating over the past four weeks. With this deal, the UK joins the United States in affirming that reciprocity and fairness is an essential and vital principle of international trade. 5,100 likes · 1,220 reposts · 203 replies · unknown views Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472878202272119/analysis --- ### [ts_114472814702179777](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472814702179777) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T15:02:12.932Z (UTC) · 1 media attachment 5,611 likes · 1,540 reposts · 313 replies · unknown views --- ### [ts_114472802068018414](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472802068018414) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T14:59:00.195Z (UTC) > Today is an incredible day for America as we deliver our first Fair, Open, and Reciprocal Trade Deal — Something our past Presidents never cared about. Together with our strong Ally, the United Kingdom, we have reached the first, historic Trade Deal since Liberation Day. As part of this Deal, America will raise $6 BILLION DOLLARS in External Revenue from 10% Tariffs, $5 BILLION DOLLARS in new Export Opportunities for our Great Ranchers, Farmers, and Producers, and enhance the National Security of both the U.S. and the UK through the creation of an Aluminum and Steel Trading Zone, and a secure Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. This Deal shows that if you respect America, and bring serious proposals to the table, America is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Many more to come — STAY TUNED! 19,835 likes · 4,160 reposts · 1,069 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114472802068018414.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472802068018414/analysis --- ### [ts_114472335378841654](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114472335378841654) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T13:00:19.038Z (UTC) · 1 media attachment 14,208 likes · 3,710 reposts · 910 replies · unknown views --- ### [ts_114471776222344399](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471776222344399) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T10:38:06.985Z (UTC) > Air Traffic problems caused by the incompetent Biden Administration, as headed by, in this case, a total novice and political hack, Pete B. I WILL FIX IT!!! 8,992 likes · 1,894 reposts · 904 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114471776222344399.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471776222344399/analysis --- ### [ts_114471750357100883](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471750357100883) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T10:31:32.314Z (UTC) > “Too Late” Jerome Powell is a FOOL, who doesn’t have a clue. Other than that, I like him very much! Oil and Energy way down, almost all costs (groceries and “eggs”) down, virtually NO INFLATION, Tariff Money Pouring Into the U.S. — THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF “TOO LATE!” ENJOY! 9,201 likes · 2,112 reposts · 878 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114471750357100883.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471750357100883/analysis --- ### [ts_114471687266303772](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471687266303772) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T10:15:29.624Z (UTC) > The Golden Age of America is coming! 10,416 likes · 2,158 reposts · 770 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114471687266303772.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471687266303772/analysis --- ### [ts_114471661029075259](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471661029075259) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T10:08:49.275Z (UTC) > The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come. Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Many other deals, which are in serious stages of negotiation, to follow! 9,628 likes · 2,041 reposts · 544 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114471661029075259.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471661029075259/analysis --- ### [ts_114471558043712137](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471558043712137) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T09:42:37.844Z (UTC) > This should be a very big and exciting day for the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Press Conference at The Oval Office, 10A.M. Thank you! 9,585 likes · 2,001 reposts · 402 replies · unknown views Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114471558043712137.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) Analysis: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114471558043712137/analysis --- ### [ts_114469549628854715](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114469549628854715) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T01:11:51.867Z (UTC) · repost > RT @KarliBonneExcellent interview of Scott Bessent Reposted from @KarliBonne (Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸), 2025-05-06T23:25:57.026Z (UTC) (https://truthsocial.com/@KarliBonne/114463470842131184) > Excellent interview of Scott Bessent - video: https://static-assets-1.truthsocial.com/tmtg:prime-ts-assets/media_attachments/files/114/463/469/810/093/029/original/7b361591735a7d61.mp4 **Video transcript** (reposted clip, 12:04), transcribed automatically, so names and numbers may be wrong. Speakers aren't identified, so a voice in it may not be his: > A few moments ago, we learned that Treasury Secretary Scott Besson and U.S. trade rep Jameson Greer are both heading to Switzerland this week to meet with China's lead representative on trade and economic matters. And the Treasury Secretary Scott Besson just wandered into the studio, just was in the building for some reason, exclusively to tell us more about what Wall Street has been waiting for. Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. Now, earlier today, you said that we hadn't had negotiations with China. Now you're two days away from getting on a plane, and I know you've been working around the clock, but what changed? What was the catalyst for this? Well, Laura, we haven't had negotiations. And first, thanks for having me on the show. The world has been coming to the U.S., and China has been the missing piece. I was going to be in Switzerland to negotiate with the Swiss. Turns out the Chinese team is traveling through Europe, and they will be in Switzerland also. So we will meet on Saturday and Sunday. And look, we have shared interest that this isn't sustainable, as I said before, especially on the Chinese side. And 145 percent, 125 percent is the equivalent of an embargo. We… (full transcript: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114469549628854715) 1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies · unknown views --- ### [ts_114469488580251681](https://trump.fm/post/ts_114469488580251681) Truth Social · 2025-05-08T00:56:20.339Z (UTC) > Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY. 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