# Post x_212629431397781504

- Post ID: `x_212629431397781504`
- Platform: X (Twitter)
- Posted: 2012-06-12T19:36:21.000Z (UTC)
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## Post text

> Sad.@BarackObama has already exempted major oil importers on Iranian sanctions and is negotiating a waiver with China.http://nyti.ms/KAOnVq

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# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-02-06T19:11:43.723Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

## Summary

This post exemplifies Trump's 2012 grandiose narcissistic pattern of positioning himself as authoritative critic of presidential foreign policy despite holding no government position. The opening "Sad."—a signature Trump device—accomplishes sophisticated dominance positioning: it places him in a superior, parental role judging Obama's performance while inviting followers to share his emotional frame.  Psychologically, this is supply-seeking behavior rather than reactive rage. Obama's decision to grant sanctions exemptions provides Trump an opportunity to demonstrate "superior" foreign policy judgment and build authority with his audience. The defense mechanisms are classic immature-level: devaluation (dismissing presidential decision-making) and splitting (complex diplomatic balancing reduced to simple weakness narrative).  The rhetoric strategically frames diplomatic flexibility as capitulation. By highlighting "exemptions" and "waivers" without acknowledging the strategic rationale (building international coalition, ensuring sanctions sustainability), Trump creates an impression of Obama giving away leverage. This reflects his characteristic binary thinking: strength means maximum pressure with zero flexibility; any negotiation equals weakness.  Factually, the post is accurate—Obama did grant exemptions to 20 countries by late June 2012. However, the framing strips away diplomatic context: exemptions were conditional on "significant reduction" in Iranian oil purchases, designed to maintain international cooperation while pressuring Iran. The post is part of a sustained pattern—his fifth political attack this date—indicating active engagement in building his political persona as Obama's antagonist and alternative authority figure.

# Psychological Analysis: Trump Twitter Post (June 12, 2012)  ## Post Content "Sad.@BarackObama has already exempted major oil importers on Iranian sanctions and is negotiating a waiver with China.http://nyti.ms/KAOnVq"  ---  ## 1. AUTHORSHIP ATTRIBUTION  **Assessment: Authentic Trump (Score: 0.95/1.0)**  **Confidence: High**  This post strongly indicates authentic Trump authorship:  - **Timing**: Posted at 3:36 PM Eastern Time (19:36 UTC), consistent with Trump's active tweeting hours during his business/afternoon schedule in 2012 - **Signature rhetoric**: The "Sad." opener is a characteristic Trump device that becomes increasingly prominent in his Twitter repertoire - **Stylistic markers**: No space after "Sad." before tagging Obama; casual punctuation typical of his authentic posts - **Content pattern**: Aggressive political attack on Obama with news link; part of sustained political commentary throughout this date - **Contextual fit**: Fifth political post this day, showing active personal engagement rather than scheduled aide posting  The post lacks the polish and grammatical precision of Scavino-written content while maintaining coherence—typical of Trump's authentic 2012 baseline.  ---  ## 2. PERSONALITY ANALYSIS (Multi-Level Framework)  ### Level 1: Big Five Traits  **Dominant facets expressed:**  - **Low Agreeableness (0.15)**: Antagonism subtype   - Evidence: Oppositional stance, public criticism, zero empathy for complexity of Obama's position   - The post is confrontational rather than collaborative; focused on undermining rather than understanding    - **High Extraversion (0.8)**: Assertiveness facet   - Evidence: Publicly challenging the sitting president, broadcasting judgment to audience, confident positioning as authority   - Seeks to influence public opinion and position himself as alternative voice  - **Moderate-Low Openness (0.3)**: Values rigidity   - Evidence: Binary thinking on foreign policy (strength vs. weakness); no acknowledgment of diplomatic complexity or strategic nuance  ### Level 2: Characteristic Adaptations  **Dominant motives:**  - **Agency > Communion (0.85 vs 0.1)**: Specifically status-seeking   - The post is about establishing Trump's standing as credible foreign policy critic   - Building authority and demonstrating "superior" judgment   - Zero concern for relationship with Obama or collaborative governance  **Goals evident in this post:** - Position self as knowledgeable alternative to current administration - Demonstrate to audience that Trump "gets it" while Obama doesn't - Build political capital through opposition to sitting president  **Schemas revealed:** - Self: Discerning observer with superior judgment who sees through political spin - Others (Obama): Naive, weak, easily manipulated by foreign powers - World: Zero-sum power game where flexibility equals defeat  ### Level 3: Narrative Identity  **Protagonist role**: The discerning critic / alternative authority  Trump casts himself as the clear-eyed realist who understands power dynamics while the sitting president makes elementary strategic errors. This is part of his broader 2012 narrative positioning as the business executive who could run the country better than professional politicians.  **Identity claims implicit in this post:** 1. "I understand foreign policy and national security" 2. "I can evaluate presidential decisions and find them wanting" 3. "I'm not fooled by diplomatic spin or media narratives" 4. "I have the judgment to be a national leader"  **Contrasting other**: Obama as weak/naive leader  Obama serves as Trump's definitional opposite: where Trump claims strength and clarity, he frames Obama as weak and confused; where Trump presents himself as protecting American interests, he frames Obama as giving them away.  **Narrative sequence**: Neutral (no redemption/contamination arc in this single post)  However, within the broader 2012 context, this fits Trump's building antagonist narrative—positioning himself for eventual political challenge.  ### Level 4: Clinical Indicators  **Narcissistic Personality Features: Moderate expression (0.6)**  Specific DSM-5 criteria evident: - Grandiosity: Implicitly claiming superior foreign policy judgment to the President of the United States despite no government experience - Sense of entitlement: Feeling entitled to publicly judge and criticize complex presidential decisions - Lack of empathy: No acknowledgment of the difficult diplomatic balancing act involved in sanctions policy - Arrogant behavior: The "Sad." opener positions Trump as superior judge  **This is grandiose-state narcissism**: Trump is expansive, authoritative, and positioned above his target rather than wounded or defensive.  ---  ## 3. PSYCHOLOGICAL DYNAMICS  ### Trigger Analysis  **Type: Supply-seeking**  This is opportunistic rather than reactive. Obama's policy decision provides Trump an opening to: - Demonstrate expertise to his audience - Position himself as alternative authority - Generate engagement and validation from followers - Build his political persona  **Not narcissistic injury**: There's no evidence Obama's decision wounded Trump personally. Trump is seizing on news to advance his agenda.  ### Narcissistic Rage Assessment  **Present: No** - Intensity: 2/10 (mild irritation at most) - Target: Obama's foreign policy decisions - Proportionality: 0.7 (reasonably proportionate to disagreement, though the "Sad." condescension reveals contempt)  This is calculated criticism rather than reactive fury. The affect is controlled—contemptuous but not explosive.  ### Defense Mechanisms  **1. Devaluation (Immature level)** - Evidence: "Sad." positions Trump as superior judge of Obama's competence - Obama's complex diplomatic decision-making is implicitly framed as inadequate, naive, or weak - Serves to elevate Trump by diminishing Obama  **2. Splitting (Immature level)** - Evidence: Reduces nuanced sanctions diplomacy to simple weakness narrative - No acknowledgment that exemptions might serve strategic purposes (maintaining international coalition, ensuring sanctions sustainability) - Binary construction: Strong leaders impose maximum pressure; weak leaders grant exemptions  **Function**: These defenses protect Trump's grandiose self-image by positioning him as the knowing superior and Obama as the failing inferior. They allow Trump to maintain his fantasy of superior judgment without engaging with the complexity that might challenge this self-concept.  ### Malignant Narcissism Assessment  **Overall: Low-moderate (total score ~1.2/4.0)**  - Narcissistic features: 0.6 (present but not extreme in this post) - Antisocial features: 0.2 (dismissive of diplomatic norms but not overtly antisocial) - Paranoid features: 0.1 (no significant paranoid content) - Sadism: 0.3 (mild pleasure in diminishing Obama but not overt cruelty)  This post shows narcissistic dynamics but not malignant-level pathology. It's within the range of political opposition, though the contemptuous "Sad." reveals mean-spirited pleasure in diminishing an adversary.  ---  ## 4. RHETORICAL ANALYSIS  ### Primary Rhetorical Devices  **1. Pathos - "Sad." emotional priming**  The opening word is remarkably sophisticated for its brevity: - Evokes negative affect in reader - Frames what follows as lamentable/disappointing - Positions Trump as emotionally mature observer (he's "sad" rather than angry—parental stance) - Invites followers to share his judgment and emotional response  **2. Ethos attack - Undermining presidential credibility**  By framing Obama's decision as worthy of disappointment, Trump implicitly questions Obama's: - Competence (he's making poor choices) - Judgment (he doesn't understand what's strategic) - Strength (he's giving away leverage)  **3. Implied expertise**  Trump positions himself as knowledgeable enough to evaluate complex foreign policy: - He understands what sanctions should accomplish - He can identify when exemptions are problematic - He knows what negotiations with China signify  **4. Strategic use of evidence**  The NYT link serves multiple functions: - Legitimizes the criticism (not just opinion—it's reported fact) - Shows Trump is informed (he reads and tracks policy) - Selectively uses mainstream media when it serves his narrative (despite attacking media elsewhere)  ### Propaganda Techniques  **1. Framing effect: Diplomatic flexibility as weakness**  The post highlights what Obama is "giving away" (exemptions, waivers) while omitting: - The strategic purpose of exemptions (building international coalition) - The conditions attached (significant reduction in purchases) - The alternative scenario (unilateral US sanctions that lack international support)  This frames diplomacy as capitulation rather than statecraft.  **2. Selective contextualization**  Trump provides enough detail to seem informed (specific policy, specific countries) while stripping away context that might complicate his narrative. Audience members see "Obama exempting major oil importers" without understanding why or what it accomplishes.  **3. Authority undermining**  "Sad." is a power move disguised as sympathy. It allows Trump to: - Position himself above Obama emotionally and intellectually - Adopt a parental/superior tone (disappointed in poor performance) - Diminish presidential stature while maintaining plausible deniability ("I'm just expressing sadness")  **4. Binary construction (implicit)**  The post implies strong leaders impose maximum pressure with no flexibility; any negotiation or exemption equals weakness. This appeals to authoritarian followers who value strength demonstrations over diplomatic complexity.  ### Persuasive Strategy  Trump is performing expertise for his audience while offering himself as alternative source of foreign policy wisdom. He's building political capital by: - Demonstrating that he follows and understands complex policy - Showing that his judgment differs from (and implicitly exceeds) the president's - Inviting followers to trust his assessment over the administration's  This is foundation-building for political authority.  ---  ## 5. COGNITIVE STATUS  **Assessment: No impairment; consistent with baseline**  **Language production**: Clear and coherent - No word-finding difficulties - No paraphasias (phonemic or semantic) - Proper use of policy terminology ("exempted," "sanctions," "waiver")  **Syntax**: Appropriate complexity - Compound sentence with subordination - Proper grammatical structure - Coherent logical flow: premise (exemptions granted) → additional concern (negotiating with China)  **Content**: Demonstrates policy understanding - Correctly identifies that exemptions were granted - Understands the significance of China negotiations - Connects this to broader sanctions policy  **Complexity score: 0.65** (moderate—appropriate for Twitter format)  **Baseline comparison**: This represents typical Trump 2012 baseline. During this period, Trump produced coherent, aggressive political commentary with moderate syntactic complexity. His Twitter posts showed clear understanding of policy issues, ability to summarize complex topics concisely, and strategic rhetorical sophistication.  No evidence of decline or impairment.  ---  ## 6. FACT VERIFICATION  ### Claim 1: "Obama has already exempted major oil importers on Iranian sanctions"  **Verdict: TRUE**  **Evidence**: In June 2012, the Obama administration granted exemptions to multiple countries importing Iranian oil: - June 2012: Seven countries received waivers (India, Malaysia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey) - June 28, 2012: China and Singapore certified as meeting "significant reduction" standard - March 2012: Japan and 10 EU countries received waivers - Total: 20 countries exempted from sanctions  **Context Trump omits**: These exemptions were not unconditional giveaways. Countries had to demonstrate "significant reduction" in Iranian oil purchases. The exemption strategy was designed to: - Maintain international coalition supporting sanctions - Avoid alienating allies who depended on Iranian oil - Ensure sanctions were sustainable and had broad support - Maximize pressure on Iran while minimizing disruption to global oil markets  **Sources**:  - [Foreign Policy: State Department exempts 11 countries from Iran sanctions](https://foreignpolicy.com/2012/03/20/state-department-exempts-11-countries-from-iran-sanctions/) - [Arms Control Association: Sanctions Tighten on Iran](https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2012-07/sanctions-tighten-iran-0)  ### Claim 2: "Obama is negotiating a waiver with China"  **Verdict: MOSTLY TRUE**  **Evidence**: China was certified on June 28, 2012 (16 days after Trump's tweet) as having met the significant reduction standard for Iranian oil imports and was eligible to continue importing without penalty.  **Ambiguity**: Whether active "negotiation" was ongoing on June 12 versus already concluded is unclear from available sources. However, there was certainly an evaluation and diplomatic process that likely involved negotiation to determine whether China met the reduction threshold.  Trump's framing ("negotiating a waiver") suggests weakness and capitulation, whereas the actual process involved China making concessions (reducing imports) to avoid sanctions.  **Sources**: - [Arms Control Association: Sanctions Tighten on Iran](https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2012-07/sanctions-tighten-iran-0)  ### Summary of Factual Accuracy  Trump's factual claims are accurate—exemptions were indeed granted and China did receive certification. However, his framing strips away critical context:  1. **Exemptions were conditional**, not gifts 2. **Countries had to reduce imports significantly** 3. **This was strategic diplomacy** to build international coalition, not weakness 4. **The alternative** (unilateral sanctions without international support) would have been less effective  This is characteristic Trump pattern: accurate facts, misleading framing.  ---  ## 7. ARCHETYPAL ANALYSIS  ### Primary Archetype: The Discerning Critic / Alternative King  Trump is not yet fully inhabiting the Trickster archetype that becomes dominant during his 2015-16 campaign. In 2012, he's positioning himself as the **Alternative Authority**—the business leader who could govern better than the politicians.  **Secondary archetypal elements:**  **Warrior**: Oppositional stance, identifying enemies (Obama's weak policies), combat-ready posture  **King-in-waiting**: Implicit claim is "I should be making these decisions, and they would be better"  **Shadow projection**: The weakness, naivety, and poor judgment Trump attributes to Obama may represent disowned aspects of his own uncertainties, but more likely this is straightforward political opposition rather than deep psychological projection.  ### Mythological Narrative  The implicit narrative is: "The kingdom (America) is being poorly governed by a weak leader who doesn't understand power; a stronger leader (Trump) would protect our interests better."  This is foundation-building for the strong-man narrative that becomes fully developed in his 2016 campaign.  ---  ## 8. CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS  ### Longitudinal Pattern (Same Day)  This is Trump's **fifth political attack post on June 12, 2012**:  1. OPEC/Saudi oil output criticism 2. Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific headquarters moving to Beijing (implied: America losing status) 3. Support for Romney on overturning ObamaCare 4. Criticism of Obama's "private economy is doing fine" comment 5. **This post** (Iranian sanctions criticism)  **Pattern**: Sustained political engagement across multiple policy areas (energy, foreign policy, healthcare, economy). Trump is actively building his political persona as multi-domain critic of Obama administration.  **Psychological state**: Grandiose and energized. Not reactive or wounded—this is proactive political positioning. The volume and range of commentary suggests Trump is intentionally building his authority across policy domains.  ### Historical Context (June 2012)  **Political environment:** - Presidential election year (Obama vs. Romney) - Iranian nuclear program major foreign policy concern - U.S. and allies implementing sanctions regime - Gasoline prices elevated, making energy policy politically salient - Trump considering political ambitions after 2011 "birther" controversy  **Trump's positioning**: Using Twitter to establish himself as knowledgeable voice on national issues. This is pre-2015 announcement but part of extended political courtship with conservative base.  ---  ## 9. DANGER ASSESSMENT  **Level: None**  **Indicators present**: None  This post contains: - ✗ No violent imagery - ✗ No dehumanizing language - ✗ No eliminationist rhetoric - ✗ No identifiable targets for violence - ✗ No mobilization calls - ✗ No stochastic terrorism pattern  This is within the range of normal political opposition and criticism. While contemptuous in tone, it poses no danger concerns.  ---  ## 10. GASLIGHTING & REALITY DISTORTION  **Gaslighting: Not present**  **Reality distortions: None**  The factual claims are accurate (exemptions were granted, China was being evaluated for waiver). The post doesn't deny objective reality or attack others' perception of events.  **However**: The framing is misleading  Trump presents diplomatic strategy as weakness without acknowledging the strategic rationale. This is **spin rather than gaslighting**—he's framing facts tendentiously but not denying reality or attacking others' perception of truth.  Epistemic closure: **Not present**  Trump engages with mainstream news source (NYT) and doesn't create alternative reality. He disagrees with the policy but doesn't deny the facts.  ---  ## 11. PARASOCIAL TECHNIQUES  Trump employs several parasocial strategies:  1. **Direct tagging of Obama** ("@BarackObama"): Creates appearance of peer-to-peer confrontation, as though Trump and Obama are equals engaging in dialogue. This positions Trump as Obama's rival rather than distant critic.  2. **Emotional disclosure** ("Sad."): Invites followers into Trump's emotional experience, creating intimacy. Followers are prompted to feel what Trump feels—disappointment in Obama's performance.  3. **Insider knowledge sharing**: By linking to NYT article, Trump positions himself as the informed guide helping followers understand what's "really happening" in foreign policy. This creates dependency—followers look to Trump for interpretation of complex events.  4. **Implicit invitation**: The post structure invites followers to agree with Trump's judgment, share his disappointment, and see Obama as Trump sees him. This builds alignment and loyalty.  **Effect**: Followers increasingly see Trump as their representative voice, the one who "gets it" and will speak truth while politicians spin.  ---  ## 12. SUMMARY & CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE  **Clinical significance: LOW**  This post represents typical 2012 Trump baseline—grandiose narcissistic pattern within normal range for political opposition figures. While the personality traits evident (antagonism, low empathy, grandiosity) are consistent with narcissistic personality structure, this single post doesn't demonstrate pathological-level functioning.  **Key findings:**  1. **Authentic Trump authorship** with characteristic rhetorical devices 2. **Grandiose narcissistic state** positioning himself as superior foreign policy judge 3. **Supply-seeking behavior** rather than reactive rage 4. **Immature defense mechanisms** (splitting, devaluation) but not pathological level 5. **Sophisticated rhetoric** despite casual format—the "Sad." opener accomplishes multi-level dominance positioning 6. **Factually accurate but contextually misleading** framing  **Longitudinal note**: This is part of sustained pattern throughout June 12, 2012, showing Trump actively building political persona as Obama antagonist and alternative authority figure. The psychology is consistent: agency-dominant motives, low agreeableness, grandiose self-positioning, binary thinking on foreign policy.  **No concerning deterioration or danger indicators**. This is standard Trump oppositional political communication from his pre-campaign period.  ---  ## SOURCES  - [Foreign Policy: State Department exempts 11 countries from Iran sanctions](https://foreignpolicy.com/2012/03/20/state-department-exempts-11-countries-from-iran-sanctions/) - [Arms Control Association: Sanctions Tighten on Iran](https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2012-07/sanctions-tighten-iran-0) - [Obama White House Archives: Fact Sheet - Sanctions Related to Iran](https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2012/07/31/fact-sheet-sanctions-related-iran)

## Fact Verification

| Claim | Verdict | Evidence |
|-------|---------|----------|
| "Obama has already exempted major oil importers on Iranian sanctions" | **True** | In June 2012, the Obama administration did grant exemptions to multiple countries importing Iranian oil. Secretary Clinton announced seven countries (India, Malaysia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey) received waivers in June. On June 28, 2012, when sanctions took effect, China and Singapore were also certified as meeting the 'significant reduction' standard. In March 2012, Japan and 10 EU countries received waivers. Total of 20 countries were exempted. |
| "Obama is negotiating a waiver with China" | **Mostly True** | China was certified on June 28, 2012 as having met the significant reduction standard for Iranian oil imports and was eligible to continue importing without penalty. This implies there was a process of evaluation and likely negotiation, though whether active 'negotiation' was ongoing at the time of Trump's tweet (June 12) versus already completed is unclear from available sources. |

Overall Veracity: 90%

## Authorship Analysis

**Self-Written** (score: 95%)

### Indicators

- Posted at 3:36 PM ET (19:36 UTC) - mid-afternoon timing consistent with Trump's active Twitter hours in 2012
- Characteristic opening 'Sad.' - emotional judgment prefix
- Disrespectful formatting '@BarackObama' without space after period
- Political attack content with news link - typical Trump pattern
- Consistent with other posts from same day showing active political commentary

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Supply Seeking (Obama administration policy decisions)

Sentiment: -0.70

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 60%
- Antisocial: 20%
- Paranoid: 10%
- Sadism: 30%

**Defense Mechanisms:**
- devaluation (immature)
- splitting (immature)

**Cognitive Complexity:**
- Complexity: 65%

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- Direct tagging of Obama creates the appearance of peer-to-peer confrontation, positioning Trump as Obama's equal/rival
- Sharing 'insider' knowledge via NYT link positions Trump as informed alternative voice on foreign policy
- Emotional opening ('Sad.') invites followers to share Trump's judgment and affect

## Fact Checks (2)

_The model's verdicts from 2026-02-06._

> Obama has already exempted major oil importers on Iranian sanctions

**TRUE**

In June 2012, the Obama administration did grant exemptions to multiple countries importing Iranian oil. Secretary Clinton announced seven countries (India, Malaysia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey) received waivers in June. On June 28, 2012, when sanctions took effect, China and Singapore were also certified as meeting the 'significant reduction' standard. In March 2012, Japan and 10 EU countries received waivers. Total of 20 countries were exempted.

Sources: https://foreignpolicy.com/2012/03/20/state-department-exempts-11-countries-from-iran-sanctions/; https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2012-07/sanctions-tighten-iran-0

> Obama is negotiating a waiver with China

**MOSTLY TRUE**

China was certified on June 28, 2012 as having met the significant reduction standard for Iranian oil imports and was eligible to continue importing without penalty. This implies there was a process of evaluation and likely negotiation, though whether active 'negotiation' was ongoing at the time of Trump's tweet (June 12) versus already completed is unclear from available sources.

Sources: https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2012-07/sanctions-tighten-iran-0

Overall Veracity: 90%

## Tags

- antagonistic (80%)
- assertive_dominance (85%)
- status_seeking (85%)
- authority_building (75%)
- devaluation (70%)
- splitting (60%)
- strength_framing (80%)
- foreign_policy_critique (100%)
- obama_attack (90%)

## That day

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

**Steady-state self-promotion: a textbook day of brand-building and political positioning in pre-candidate Trump**

Trump spent the day doing what he did best in mid-2012: promoting his media appearances, talking up his family, and lobbing steady criticism at President Obama. He bounced between plugging his CNBC and Fox News interviews, weighing in on OPEC, the pending ObamaCare Supreme Court decision, and Florida's voter-roll lawsuit. The mood was consistently upbeat and self-assured with no flashes of anger -- just a businessman methodically building a political brand, one tweet at a time.

Full digest for 2012-06-12: https://trump.fm/date/2012-06-12/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2012, June 12). Sad.@BarackObama has already exempted major oil... [Social media post]. X (Twitter). trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/x_212629431397781504
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "Sad.@BarackObama has already exempted major oil importers..." X (Twitter), 12 Jun. 2012. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_212629431397781504. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "Sad.@BarackObama has already exempted major oil importers...," X (Twitter), June 12, 2012, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_212629431397781504.

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