# Post ts_115742571489420298

- Post ID: `ts_115742571489420298`
- Platform: Truth Social
- Posted: 2025-12-18T20:58:03.905Z (UTC)
- Deleted: no
- Repost: no
- Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/ts_115742571489420298
- Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/ts_115742571489420298/analysis
- Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_115742571489420298.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

## Post text

> It is my Great Honor to endorse Kevin Lincoln, who is running to represent the incredible people of California's 13th Congressional District. From bravely fighting for the U.S. Marine Corps, to leading his City as Mayor of Stockton, Kevin has served our Nation with distinction, and will bring that same Fighting Spirit to the U.S. Congress. As your next Congressman, Kevin will work tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Great Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Kevin Lincoln has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!

## Engagement

- Likes: 12,213
- Reposts: 2,813
- Replies: 323
- Views: unknown
- Metrics collected: 2026-02-01T01:19:51.287Z (UTC)

# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-22T06:34:17.063Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

## Analysis: Congressional Endorsement of Kevin Lincoln (CA-13)

This is a formulaic congressional endorsement post, nearly identical in structure to the Paul LePage endorsement posted the same day. Both follow a rigid template: biographical credentials → policy list → "Complete and Total Endorsement" → closing rallying phrase in caps.

### Authorship
This is clearly aide-written (almost certainly Dan Scavino or staff). Posted at 3:58 PM ET (Trump likely at White House or Mar-a-Lago), it follows a precise template with correct grammar, proper formatting, and a policy checklist that matches the LePage endorsement nearly word-for-word. The phrases "Complete and Total Endorsement" and "HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN" are standardized Trump endorsement formulae.

### Psychological Content
Minimal authentic psychological content. The post is institutional output. The policy list reflects maintained campaign themes (energy dominance, border security, Second Amendment) but reveals nothing about current emotional state. The capitalization pattern ("MADE IN THE U.S.A.", "DOMINANCE", "SECURE") follows established branding conventions rather than emotional expression.

### Contrast with Adjacent Posts
The previous day's posts show genuine emotional engagement (FBI raid, Warnock criticism). This endorsement is routine maintenance — keeping the political machine running. The batch-processing of endorsements (LePage and Lincoln same day) confirms operational rather than personal motivation.

### Clinical Significance
None. This is boilerplate political communication with no diagnostic value.

## Fact Verification

| Claim | Verdict | Evidence |
|-------|---------|----------|
| "Kevin Lincoln served in the U.S. Marine Corps" | **Unverifiable** | Not independently verifiable from provided context |
| "Kevin Lincoln served as Mayor of Stockton" | **Unverifiable** | Not independently verifiable from provided context |

Overall Veracity: 50%

## Authorship Analysis

**Aide-Written** (score: 5%)

### Indicators

- Business hours posting (3:58 PM ET)
- Perfect grammar and spelling throughout
- Template structure identical to same-day LePage endorsement
- Standardized 'Complete and Total Endorsement' formula
- Policy checklist matches other endorsements verbatim

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Maintenance

Sentiment: +0.70

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 30%
- Antisocial: 0%
- Paranoid: 0%
- Sadism: 0%

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

**Cognitive Complexity:**
- Complexity: 40%

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- bestowing authority via endorsement
- positioning self as kingmaker

## Fact Checks (2)

_The model's verdicts from 2026-03-22._

> Kevin Lincoln served in the U.S. Marine Corps

**UNVERIFIABLE**

Not independently verifiable from provided context

> Kevin Lincoln served as Mayor of Stockton

**UNVERIFIABLE**

Not independently verifiable from provided context

Overall Veracity: 50%

## Tags

- endorsement (100%)
- template_post (90%)
- aide_written (95%)
- routine_maintenance (90%)

## That day

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

**A Quiet Afternoon of Staff-Drafted Endorsements Before the Primetime Stage**

Trump's social media presence was minimal and entirely routine on December 18, consisting of six congressional endorsements posted in a tight afternoon window. All posts followed a nearly identical template praising military veterans and "America First" fighters, strongly suggesting staff authorship. The day's real action happened off-platform — a primetime economic address from the White House and the signing of a major defense bill — none of which were referenced on Truth Social. A notable silence surrounded the loss of his endorsed candidate in the Miami mayoral race.

Full digest for 2025-12-18: https://trump.fm/date/2025-12-18/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2025, December 18). It is my Great Honor to endorse Kevin Lincoln,... [Social media post]. Truth Social. trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/ts_115742571489420298
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "It is my Great Honor to endorse Kevin Lincoln, who is..." Truth Social, 18 Dec. 2025. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/ts_115742571489420298. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "It is my Great Honor to endorse Kevin Lincoln, who is...," Truth Social, December 18, 2025, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/ts_115742571489420298.

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