# Post ts_109219527277990613

- Post ID: `ts_109219527277990613`
- Platform: Truth Social
- Posted: 2022-10-23T20:42:08.239Z (UTC)
- Deleted: no
- Repost: no
- Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/ts_109219527277990613
- Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/ts_109219527277990613/analysis
- Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_109219527277990613.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

## Post text

> This promises to be a great book. Anything associated with Rush Limbaugh is good with me, especially if it involves his wonderful wife Kathryn, or his brother David. Get this book! https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-donald-trump-ron-desantis-rush-limbaugh-61ca0c8acc59b44dc3d02f80fcc8a350

## Engagement

- Likes: 16,471
- Reposts: 3,963
- Replies: 352
- Views: unknown
- Metrics collected: 2026-02-01T01:19:51.431Z (UTC)

# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-19T23:51:04.700Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

## Analysis: Book Endorsement for Rush Limbaugh Estate

This is a low-intensity promotional post endorsing a book associated with the late Rush Limbaugh. The AP News link references a book involving Limbaugh's legacy, with Trump name-checking Limbaugh's wife Kathryn and brother David.

### Authorship
Posted at 4:42 PM ET (Trump likely at Mar-a-Lago or in transit to Robstown, TX rally). The polished, complete sentences and promotional tone suggest aide involvement, though the personal endorsement style ("good with me") has authentic Trumpian flavor. Likely a hybrid — aide-drafted with Trump's input or approval.

### Psychological State
Routine maintenance/supply-seeking post. By endorsing Limbaugh's legacy, Trump aligns himself with a beloved conservative icon — a form of borrowed prestige. The post notably avoids any mention of the J6 subpoena or Bannon sentencing, suggesting compartmentalization or strategic avoidance of threatening topics.

### Notable Element
The AP link mentions Ron DeSantis in the URL slug, which is interesting given the emerging Trump-DeSantis rivalry. Without fetching the article, it's possible the book or article frames DeSantis in relation to Limbaugh's legacy, which could be a subtle competitive dynamic. However, Trump's post text ignores DeSantis entirely, focusing on the Limbaugh family.

### Context
This post sits among a batch of link-shares to conservative media outlets — a pattern consistent with morning/afternoon content curation, likely aide-managed.

## Fact Verification

| Claim | Verdict | Evidence |
|-------|---------|----------|
| "Rush Limbaugh's wife is named Kathryn" | **True** | Kathryn Adams Limbaugh was Rush Limbaugh's fourth wife |
| "Rush Limbaugh has a brother named David" | **True** | David Limbaugh is Rush Limbaugh's brother, also a conservative author |

Overall Veracity: 100%

## Authorship Analysis

**Aide-Written** (score: 30%)

### Indicators

- Business hours posting (4:42 PM ET)
- Complete grammatical sentences
- Promotional/endorsement tone
- Some authentic voice markers ('good with me')

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Supply Seeking (Rush Limbaugh legacy association)

Sentiment: +0.60

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 20%
- Antisocial: 0%
- Paranoid: 0%
- Sadism: 0%

**Defense Mechanisms:**
- idealization (immature)

**Cognitive Complexity:**
- Complexity: 30%

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- directive engagement ('Get this book!')

## Fact Checks (2)

_The model's verdicts from 2026-03-19._

> Rush Limbaugh's wife is named Kathryn

**TRUE**

Kathryn Adams Limbaugh was Rush Limbaugh's fourth wife

> Rush Limbaugh has a brother named David

**TRUE**

David Limbaugh is Rush Limbaugh's brother, also a conservative author

Overall Veracity: 100%

## Tags

- book endorsement (90%)
- in-group signaling (70%)
- low intensity (80%)

## That day

_From trump.fm's machine-generated digest of the day, not his words._

**Post-Rally Grandiosity Gives Way to J6 Subpoena Anxiety as Day Ends in Defensive Victimhood**

Trump spent most of the day basking in the glow of his Texas rally the night before, sharing favorable coverage and polling numbers for midterm candidates. The mood was celebratory and self-congratulatory through the afternoon, with a burst of link-sharing touting Republican momentum ahead of the midterms. By evening, however, the looming January 6 Committee subpoena broke through, producing the day's most intense posts -- one warning that anyone who crosses him enters "Trump Quicksand," and a closing post reframing January 6 as a "tremendous protest" while deflecting blame onto Pelosi and alleging voter fraud.

Full digest for 2022-10-23: https://trump.fm/date/2022-10-23/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2022, October 23). This promises to be a great book. Anything... [Social media post]. Truth Social. trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/ts_109219527277990613
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "This promises to be a great book. Anything associated with..." Truth Social, 23 Oct. 2022. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/ts_109219527277990613. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "This promises to be a great book. Anything associated with...," Truth Social, October 23, 2022, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/ts_109219527277990613.

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