# Post x_299901943487270912

- Post ID: `x_299901943487270912`
- Platform: X (Twitter)
- Posted: 2013-02-08T15:26:09.000Z (UTC)
- Deleted: no
- Repost: no
- Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/x_299901943487270912
- Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/x_299901943487270912/analysis
- Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_299901943487270912.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

## Post text

> @macbenz46 @southsalem But he will get it!

## Engagement

- Likes: 0
- Reposts: 0
- Replies: 0
- Views: unknown
- Metrics collected: 2026-01-31T23:43:13.309Z (UTC)

# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-02-18T04:49:25.682Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

# Psychological Analysis: Trump Twitter Post (February 8, 2013)

## Post Context
**Content:** "@macbenz46 @southsalem But he will get it!"  
**Platform:** Twitter/X  
**Timestamp:** 2013-02-08T15:26:09.000Z (10:26 AM EST, assuming New York location)  
**Subject Age:** 66 years  

## Authorship Analysis

**Local Time Assessment:** Converting from UTC to EST (Trump's likely timezone in New York), this post was sent at approximately 10:26 AM on a Friday morning—standard business hours.

**Stylistic Assessment:** This is a brief reply tweet, part of a cluster of similar short responses sent on the same day. The pattern visible in the longitudinal context shows Trump engaging in rapid-fire responses to followers: "@ATunaMeltOnRye Good idea," "@BGoldsmith26 Yes, if they fight!" "@notdevondalton Thank her for me!" This conversational, accessible style was characteristic of Trump's early Twitter engagement strategy.

**Attribution Conclusion:** Likely **authentic Trump** (confidence: medium-high). While the timing falls in business hours, the informal, conversational style, brief format, and pattern of personal engagement with followers is consistent with Trump's documented Twitter behavior in 2013. Notably, February 2013 marks the period when Trump reportedly began using an Android smartphone and sending his own tweets more frequently, increasing both volume and personal engagement.

## Personality Analysis (McAdams Multi-Level Framework)

### Level 1: Dispositional Traits (Big Five)

**Extraversion (High):** The post demonstrates social engagement and accessibility. Trump is publicly responding to followers, maintaining an interactive presence. This aligns with the assertive, gregarious facets of extraversion.

**Agreeableness (Low-Moderate):** The supportive tone ("But he will get it!") shows a moment of endorsement or encouragement. However, this is directed toward an in-group member (a follower/supporter), which is consistent with Trump's pattern of warmth toward allies and harshness toward opponents.

**Conscientiousness (Moderate):** The brevity and lack of context suggest spontaneous engagement rather than carefully planned communication.

**Neuroticism - Angry Hostility (Low in this instance):** No hostility present; the tone is optimistic and encouraging.

**Openness - Values (Low):** The statement is concrete and specific rather than abstract or reflective.

### Level 2: Characteristic Adaptations

**Agency Motives:**
- **Status maintenance:** Positioning himself as someone whose endorsement or prediction matters ("he will get it" carries implicit authority)
- **Influence:** Offering reassurance suggests Trump sees himself as someone whose opinion provides value to the conversation

**Communion Motives:**
- **Belonging:** Engaging with followers creates a sense of accessibility and community
- **Affiliation:** The supportive tone builds positive connection with supporters

**Schemas Revealed:**
- **View of self:** Someone whose predictions and endorsements carry weight; accessible to supporters
- **View of supporters:** Worthy of personal engagement and encouragement
- **View of outcomes:** Confident, optimistic (the unnamed "he" will achieve the unnamed goal)

### Level 3: Narrative Identity

**Protagonist Role:** **The Successful Predictor/Endorser** - Trump positions himself as someone who can foresee positive outcomes and whose confidence in others is warranted.

**Identity Claims:** 
- "My judgment about who will succeed is reliable"
- "I am accessible to ordinary supporters"
- "I support winners"

**Narrative Sequence:** This brief exchange suggests a **redemption narrative template** - the implication is that despite current circumstances (suggested by "But"), the subject will achieve success.

**Contrasting Other:** Not explicitly present in this post, though the "But" suggests an implied doubter or obstacle that will be overcome.

### Level 4: Clinical Indicators

**Narcissistic Features:** Minimal in this specific post. The engagement is relatively prosocial and other-focused rather than self-aggrandizing.

**Baseline Comparison:** This post falls within normal range for Trump's 2013 Twitter activity—brief, optimistic, engagement-focused. No marked deviation from baseline.

## Clinical Assessment

### 1. Malignant Narcissism Elements

**A. Narcissistic Personality Features:** Low intensity in this post
- Implied authority ("But he will get it" suggests Trump's prediction should be trusted)
- Otherwise minimal grandiosity

**B. Antisocial Features:** None present

**C. Paranoid Features:** None present

**D. Ego-Syntonic Sadism:** None present

**Overall Assessment:** This post shows minimal malignant narcissistic features. It represents Trump in a relatively benign, supporter-engagement mode.

### 2. Narcissistic Dynamics

**Trigger Type:** **Maintenance/Supply-seeking**
- Routine audience engagement
- Building parasocial relationships with followers
- Maintaining accessible public persona

**Narcissistic Rage:** Absent (intensity: 0/10)

**Narcissistic State:** **Grandiose (mild)**
- Comfortable, assured tone
- Implicit confidence in his predictive judgment
- No vulnerability or defensiveness present

### 3. Defense Mechanisms

**Primary Defense:** None particularly salient. The post is straightforward and reality-congruent within its limited context.

**Possible Idealization:** The unnamed subject "he" is being framed positively, though without sufficient context, we cannot determine if this represents splitting dynamics or simply normal positive regard.

### 4. Cognitive Status Markers

**Language Production:** Normal
- Grammatically complete sentence
- Coherent thought
- No word-finding difficulty or paraphasias

**Complexity:** Appropriate for the medium (Twitter, 2013 character limits) and context (brief reply)

**Baseline Comparison:** Consistent with Trump's established communication style. No deterioration indicators.

### 5. Rhetorical & Propaganda Techniques

**Devices Employed:**
- **Confident assertion:** "But he will get it!" (no hedging, definitiveness)
- **Implied insider knowledge:** The certainty suggests Trump has information or insight justifying the prediction
- **Inspirational framing:** Encouragement that counters doubt

**Propaganda Techniques:** Minimal. This is conversational engagement rather than persuasive messaging.

**Dehumanizing Language:** None

**Violent Imagery:** None

### 6. Gaslighting & Reality Distortion

**Assessment:** None present. The post makes a future prediction, which cannot be evaluated for reality distortion without knowing the context (who "he" is and what "it" refers to).

### 7. Parasocial Relationship Building

**Techniques Employed:**
- **Direct engagement:** Responding to followers by name creates sense of personal connection
- **Accessibility:** Public replies suggest Trump is listening and interacting
- **Encouragement:** Offering positive predictions builds loyalty
- **Insider status:** Followers are treated as worthy of Trump's attention and opinion

This type of engagement was strategically valuable in building Trump's social media following and sense of direct connection with supporters, bypassing traditional media gatekeepers.

### 8. Archetypal Analysis

**Primary Archetype:** **The Patron/Benefactor (mild)**
- Offering reassurance and endorsement
- Using his perceived status to elevate others' hopes
- Accessible authority figure

**Secondary Archetype:** **The Oracle/Seer (implied)**
- The confident prediction "he will get it" positions Trump as someone with foresight
- The "But" suggests Trump sees what others might doubt

### 9. Order and Chaos Dynamics

**Positioning:** Minimal political significance in this post. This appears to be personal/social engagement rather than order/chaos framing.

### 10. Danger Assessment

**Level:** **None**

**Indicators:** No eliminationist language, dehumanization, targeting, or mobilization rhetoric present.

### 11. Fact Verification

**Verifiable Claims:** None. The post contains only a future prediction about an unnamed subject ("he will get it"), which cannot be fact-checked without context about who "he" is and what "it" refers to.

## Longitudinal Context

**Pattern Analysis:** This post is part of a February 8, 2013 cluster of brief, friendly replies to followers:
- "@ATunaMeltOnRye Good idea."
- "@BGoldsmith26 Yes, if they fight!"
- "@notdevondalton Thank her for me!"
- "@darrengiven Thanks Darren."
- "@chrisr52 Thanks, I am."

**Interpretation:** This represents Trump's 2013 Twitter engagement strategy—maintaining an accessible, responsive public persona through brief, personal interactions. This was part of building his social media brand and follower base during his pre-political period.

**Baseline Consistency:** Entirely consistent with Trump's communication style in this period. No deviation.

## Summary Assessment

**Clinical Significance:** **Not clinically significant.** This is a routine social media engagement post showing normal parasocial relationship building. No summary necessary per protocol (summaries only for clinically significant posts).

**Key Observations:**
1. Represents Trump's early Twitter strategy of accessible, direct follower engagement
2. Shows mild grandiose positioning (confident predictions) but within normal range
3. Part of broader pattern of building parasocial connections
4. No cognitive, affective, or behavioral pathology indicators
5. Demonstrates communion-oriented communication (rare in later Trump posts)

**Historical Context:** February 2013 is significant in Trump's Twitter evolution—the period when he began tweeting more frequently from his own Android device, increasing personal engagement and politically charged rhetoric. This post represents the relationship-building dimension of that strategy.

## Research Sources Referenced

This analysis drew upon research into Trump's Twitter activity patterns in 2013:

- [Trump Twitter Archive](https://www.thetrumparchive.com/)
- [Trump's Ex-Social Media Adviser Reveals Inside Story - Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-first-tweet-jurassic-park-1267113)
- [Twitter use by Donald Trump - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter_use_by_Donald_Trump)
- [Residences of Donald Trump - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residences_of_Donald_Trump)

## Authorship Analysis

**Uncertain** (score: 70%)

### Indicators

- Brief, conversational style typical of Trump's authentic tweets
- Part of cluster of similar personal responses on same day
- Sent during business hours (10:26 AM EST) - slightly favors aide
- February 2013 marks period when Trump began tweeting more from personal Android
- Pattern of direct follower engagement consistent with Trump's documented 2013 strategy

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Maintenance

Sentiment: +0.65

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 20%
- Antisocial: 0%
- Paranoid: 0%
- Sadism: 0%

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

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- Direct personal engagement with followers by username
- Accessible authority figure positioning
- Offering encouragement and positive predictions
- Creating sense of insider status for supporters
- Building loyalty through responsive interaction

## Tags

- parasocial_relationship_building (90%)
- follower_engagement (90%)
- mild_grandiosity (30%)
- confident_prediction (60%)
- accessible_persona (80%)
- encouragement (70%)
- pre_political_period (100%)

## That day

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

**Six-Tweet Morning Broadside Against Karl Rove Anchors Otherwise Routine Day of Guru-Mode Fan Engagement**

Trump spent most of the day in mentor mode, dispensing motivational one-liners and thanking fans, but his morning told a different story. He opened with a sustained six-post attack on Karl Rove, mocking the Republican strategist's Super PAC ad against Ashley Judd and calling him a "total loser" who wastes money. The barrage showed a fixation on Rove's 2012 election failures and positioned Trump as the sharper political mind. After the Rove episode burned itself out, Trump settled into a long stretch of pleasant, low-energy replies to supporters -- the contrast was striking.

Full digest for 2013-02-08: https://trump.fm/date/2013-02-08/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2013, February 8). @macbenz46 @southsalem But he will get it! [Social media post]. X (Twitter). trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/x_299901943487270912
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "@macbenz46 @southsalem But he will get it!" X (Twitter), 8 Feb. 2013. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_299901943487270912. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "@macbenz46 @southsalem But he will get it!," X (Twitter), February 8, 2013, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_299901943487270912.

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