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Analysis: Retweet of Supporter Boycotting Macy's

This is a retweet of a supporter declaring they will boycott Macy's in solidarity with Trump. It fits within a cluster of Macy's-related posts on July 2, 2015, following Macy's decision to drop Trump's menswear line over his immigration comments.

Authorship: Likely authentic or curated by Trump himself. The retweet pattern of amplifying supporter praise is characteristic Trump behavior. At 11:37 AM ET (Trump was based in New York), this falls in business hours, but retweeting supporter praise is a low-effort action Trump frequently performed himself throughout the day.

Psychological Function: This is narcissistic supply-seeking through amplification of loyalty displays. By retweeting a supporter's pledge, Trump simultaneously: (1) demonstrates he has a loyal following, (2) encourages further boycott behavior, (3) frames himself as the wronged party deserving solidarity. The "Thank you!" in a nearby original post confirms the gratitude-for-loyalty cycle.

Context: This is one of several Macy's-focused posts, indicating perseveration on the narcissistic injury of being dropped by the retailer. The pattern across the day shows escalation: amplifying supporters → claiming stock damage → attacking Macy's for hypocrisy.