Analysis: The Fake News media like CNN, MSDNC which is sometimes refer...

3y ago Jan 31, 2023 at 8:48 PM

The Fake News media like CNN, MSDNC which is sometimes referred to as MSNBC, the Washington Compost which is sometimes referred to as the Washington Post, and the Failing New York Times are all doing really, really badly. The future of the Fake News looks bleak and that's a positive thing! https://rumble.com/v27v6hw-the-fake-news-media-is-hurting.html

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AI Analysis

Machine-generated analysis of the post above on 2026-03-20. Not written by the author of the post.

Danger Level

None

Narcissistic State

Grandiose

Authorship

Self-Written

Intensity

40%

Authorship Analysis

Self-Written

Indicators:

Trademark nicknames (MSDNC, Washington Compost, Failing NYT)
Repetitive intensifier 'really, really badly'
Sardonic 'sometimes referred to as' formula
Editorial exclamation 'that's a positive thing!'
Mid-afternoon timing suggests possible aide formatting of link/media but authentic text

Psychological Profile

▶ State

Grandiose State

Trigger: Narcissistic Injury — Exposure (Mainstream media coverage of Manhattan DA investigation and legal jeopardy)

Sentiment

+0.40

▶ Clinical

Malignant Narcissism:

Narcissistic

50%

Antisocial

20%

Paranoid

30%

Sadism

30%

Defense Mechanisms:

devaluationdenial

Cognitive Complexity:

Complexity

35%

Cognitive Markers:

perseveration

Parasocial Techniques:

shared enemy identificationcelebratory framing inviting audience participation in schadenfreude

Fact Checks (1)

"CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, and NYT are all doing 'really, really badly'"

Half True

Cable news ratings and newspaper subscriptions were declining industry-wide in early 2023, but this was a sector trend affecting all outlets including conservative media, not specific punishment for anti-Trump coverage. CNN was undergoing leadership changes. NYT digital subscriptions were actually growing.

Receipts

No contradictions with other posts detected yet.

Psychological Analysis: "Fake News Media Declining" Post (2023-01-31)

Overview

A characteristic Trump post celebrating the declining fortunes of mainstream media outlets, employing his signature derisive nicknames. The post is part of a dense posting day dominated by legal anxiety (Manhattan DA investigation, Stormy Daniels grand jury) and persecution narratives.

Authorship

Posted at 3:48 PM ET (Trump likely at Mar-a-Lago). The post bears strong authentic markers: trademark nicknames ("MSDNC," "Washington Compost," "Failing New York Times"), repetitive intensifiers ("really, really badly"), and the self-satisfied editorial commentary. The Rumble link and media attachment suggest some aide coordination for the video embed, but the text itself is clearly Trump's voice.

Psychological Context

This post sits amid a cluster of four other posts that day focused on legal threats. The pivot to attacking media credibility serves a clear defensive function — delegitimizing the institutions reporting on his legal jeopardy. The celebratory tone ("that's a positive thing!") functions as counter-phobic defense against the anxiety evident in the surrounding posts.

Rhetorical Devices

The nickname strategy ("MSDNC," "Washington Compost") is a well-documented devaluation technique that simultaneously entertains supporters and delegitimizes institutional authority. The "sometimes referred to as" construction is a recurring sardonic formula suggesting his nicknames are the real names.

Danger Assessment

Low-level institutional delegitimization consistent with baseline. No escalation from typical patterns.

Fact Verification

Claim	Verdict	Evidence
"CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, and NYT are all doing 'really, really badly'"	Half True	Cable news ratings and newspaper subscriptions were declining industry-wide in early 2023, but this was a sector trend affecting all outlets including conservative media, not specific punishment for anti-Trump coverage. CNN was undergoing leadership changes. NYT digital subscriptions were actually growing.

Overall Veracity: 50%