# Post x_250657887209287680 - Post ID: `x_250657887209287680` - Platform: X (Twitter) - Posted: 2012-09-25T22:07:51.000Z (UTC) - Deleted: no - Repost: no - Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/x_250657887209287680 - Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/x_250657887209287680/analysis - Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_250657887209287680.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) ## Post text > My @SquawkCNBC #TrumpTuesday interview discussing how @MittRomney has to get tough, real unemployment &, bias press http://t.co/7jwgCZsA ## Engagement - Likes: 0 - Reposts: 26 - Replies: 0 - Views: unknown - Metrics collected: 2026-02-01T01:33:24.868Z (UTC) # Analysis _Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-22T08:31:52.656Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._ ## Analysis: Post x_250657887209287680 (2012-09-25) ### Overview A routine promotional post sharing a link to Trump's regular "Trump Tuesday" segment on CNBC's Squawk Box. The content references advice to Mitt Romney (2012 GOP presidential candidate) to "get tough," mentions "real unemployment," and accuses the press of bias. This is a standard self-promotional media appearance post with light political commentary. ### Timing & Authorship Posted at 22:07 UTC = 6:07 PM ET. Trump was likely in New York (Trump Tower) during this period. This is late business hours — consistent with either Trump or an aide posting. The truncated "&," formatting artifacts and promotional nature suggest aide-assisted posting, though the political opinions expressed are clearly Trump's. ### Psychological Notes The post is low-intensity and primarily serves as narcissistic supply-seeking (promoting his media presence and political relevance). The three topics — Romney needing to be tougher, "real" unemployment, and biased press — are characteristic Trump themes that appear across the day's posts (the "get even" advice at Liberty University, the Emmys criticism). The pattern of advising Romney to "get tough" mirrors his self-concept as the strong, dominant figure others should emulate. # ## Fact Verification | Claim | Verdict | Evidence | |-------|---------|----------| | "Real unemployment is higher than official figures" | **Half True** | U-6 unemployment (including underemployed and discouraged workers) was significantly higher than headline U-3 rate in Sept 2012. U-3 was 7.8%, U-6 was ~14.7%. The claim has validity but 'real' is subjective framing. | Overall Veracity: 50% ## Longitudinal Context Same-day posts show consistent themes: dominance/toughness ("get even with anyone who crosses you"), media criticism (Emmys), and self-promotion. This is baseline Trump circa 2012 — positioning himself as political commentator and kingmaker during the Romney campaign. ## Authorship Analysis **Aide-Written** (score: 30%) ### Indicators - Business hours posting (6:07 PM ET) - Promotional format with @mentions and hashtag - HTML entity artifact (&,) - Professional link sharing ## Psychological Profile ### State **Grandiose State** **Trigger:** Supply Seeking (media appearance promotion) Sentiment: -0.10 ### Clinical **Malignant Narcissism:** - Narcissistic: 30% - Antisocial: 5% - Paranoid: 15% - Sadism: 0% **Defense Mechanisms:** - rationalization (neurotic) **Cognitive Complexity:** - Complexity: 30% **Parasocial Techniques:** - positioning as political insider/advisor - media credibility signaling ## Fact Checks (1) _The model's verdicts from 2026-03-22._ > Real unemployment is higher than official figures **HALF TRUE** U-6 unemployment (including underemployed and discouraged workers) was significantly higher than headline U-3 rate in Sept 2012. U-3 was 7.8%, U-6 was ~14.7%. The claim has validity but 'real' is subjective framing. Sources: BLS data September 2012 Overall Veracity: 50% ## Tags - self-promotion (70%) - media-criticism (30%) - political-commentary (50%) - 2012-election (60%) ## That day _From trump.fm's machine-generated digest of the day, not his words._ **Pre-Election Trump Juggles Political Attacks, Apprentice Promotion, and a Simmering Emmy Grudge** Trump spent the day in full multi-front mode from New York, hammering Obama on the economy and foreign policy while promoting his Liberty University speech from the night before and hyping Celebrity Apprentice's new season. The only real flash of emotion came when he lashed out at the Emmys for declining ratings and not nominating his show — a grievance he returned to twice. A notable moment of irony: he advised Liberty University students to "get even with anyone who crosses you," then sixteen minutes later his team posted a quote about how selfishness breeds unhappiness. Full digest for 2012-09-25: https://trump.fm/date/2012-09-25/analysis ## Citation - APA: Trump, D. J. (2012, September 25). My @SquawkCNBC #TrumpTuesday interview discussing... [Social media post]. X (Twitter). trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/x_250657887209287680 - MLA: Trump, Donald J. "My @SquawkCNBC #TrumpTuesday interview discussing how..." X (Twitter), 25 Sep. 2012. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_250657887209287680. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026. - Chicago: Donald J. 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