Post from X (Twitter)

Analysis: Self-Quote Retweet (2015-06-08)

A low-intensity post in which Trump retweets a follower quoting one of his well-known aphorisms ("You have to think anyway, so why not think big?") and endorses it with "So true!" This is routine narcissistic supply maintenance — curating flattering content from followers during the pre-announcement period (June 16 announcement referenced in prior posts).

Authorship: Posted at 8:05 PM ET Sunday evening. Trump was traveling to Europe ("Going to Scotland, Ireland & other places in Europe") so likely in transit or already there (1:05 AM UK time). Late-night local timing and minimal content suggest authentic posting.

Psychological State: Grandiose but low-key. The post functions as self-endorsement through a third party — a common pattern where retweeting others' praise provides plausible deniability for direct self-aggrandizement.

Context: Part of a cluster of follower-quote retweets consistent with pre-announcement brand-building. The quote itself ("think big") is a core identity claim from his authored books.