Post from X (Twitter)

Analysis: @natrat86 "Don't be scared--we will come back."

This brief reply to a follower is part of Trump's post-2012 election activity. Posted at 4:00 PM ET (Trump likely in NYC), this is a daytime post during a period of intense Twitter activity following Obama's re-election victory on November 6.

Context

This post sits among a cluster of combative tweets (attacking Cher, commenting on Petraeus, complaining about double standards). The "we" is notable—Trump positions himself as leader of a collective movement, not merely a celebrity commentator.

Personality Analysis

The post is brief but revealing. "Don't be scared" assumes the follower is frightened by political events, positioning Trump as the reassuring authority figure. "We will come back" uses collective first-person, implying Trump sees himself as representative of a political faction—foreshadowing his 2016 candidacy by four years.

Rhetorical Function

This is a parasocial bonding moment—direct engagement with a follower, offering reassurance and implying shared identity. The tone is paternalistic and confident, consistent with the savior/leader archetype.