# Post x_620971054442397698

- Post ID: `x_620971054442397698`
- Platform: X (Twitter)
- Posted: 2015-07-14T15:00:11.000Z (UTC)
- Deleted: no
- Repost: no
- Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/x_620971054442397698
- Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/x_620971054442397698/analysis
- Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_620971054442397698.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

## Post text

> Who do you want negotiating for us? https://t.co/WASlyxbG1j

## Engagement

- Likes: 659
- Reposts: 333
- Replies: 0
- Views: unknown
- Metrics collected: 2026-01-31T23:43:13.348Z (UTC)

# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-07T10:40:33.732Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

## Analysis: "Who do you want negotiating for us?"

**Post:** "Who do you want negotiating for us? [link]"
**Date:** July 14, 2015, 11:00 AM ET | **Age:** 69

### Context
This post was published the same day the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) was announced. The linked content almost certainly contrasts Trump's self-presented negotiating prowess with the Obama administration's Iran deal negotiators. The rhetorical question is a classic implicit comparison — Trump as superior dealmaker vs. the current administration.

### Personality Analysis
The post is brief but dense with agency signaling. The rhetorical question presupposes that (a) the current negotiators are inadequate and (b) Trump is the obvious superior alternative. The inclusive "us" creates in-group identification while positioning Trump as the would-be champion.

### Rhetorical Technique
A single rhetorical question functioning as an implied argument. This is efficient persuasion — it lets the audience draw the "obvious" conclusion (Trump) without him explicitly stating it. The brevity and confidence are characteristic of Trump's self-branding as "The Art of the Deal" author.

### Authorship
11:00 AM ET, business hours, short and polished, no typos, linked media — consistent with either aide-assisted posting or a quick authentic Trump post. The brevity and rhetorical style feel authentically Trump but the timing and polish suggest possible aide involvement.

### Clinical Notes
Low-intensity post. Grandiose self-positioning is present but restrained — expressed through implication rather than explicit self-praise. This is early-campaign brand reinforcement: dealmaker identity.

## Authorship Analysis

**Uncertain** (score: 40%)

### Indicators

- Business hours (11 AM ET)
- Clean grammar and punctuation
- Brief, polished format with media link
- No typos or ALL CAPS

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Supply Seeking (Iran Nuclear Deal announcement)

Sentiment: -0.10

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 40%
- Antisocial: 0%
- Paranoid: 0%
- Sadism: 0%

**Defense Mechanisms:**
- idealization (immature)
- devaluation (immature)

**Cognitive Complexity:**
- Complexity: 30%

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- inclusive 'us' creating in-group bond
- rhetorical question inviting audience participation

## Tags

- dealmaker_identity (80%)
- iran_deal (70%)
- brand_reinforcement (60%)
- early_campaign (50%)

## That day

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

**Campaign Victory Lap: Uniform Grandiosity and Relentless Supply-Seeking as Trump Ignores the Iran Deal**

Trump spent the day basking in poll numbers, retweeting supporter praise, and hammering his early campaign themes -- immigration, jobs, and "Make America Great Again." He traveled to his Virginia vineyard and posted steadily from midnight through the afternoon, mixing scripted campaign messaging with off-the-cuff sports takes and attacks on Obama and Clinton. Notably absent: any mention of the Iran Nuclear Deal announced that same day, one of the biggest geopolitical events of the year.

Full digest for 2015-07-14: https://trump.fm/date/2015-07-14/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2015, July 14). Who do you want negotiating for us?... [Social media post]. X (Twitter). trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/x_620971054442397698
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "Who do you want negotiating for us? https://t.co/WASlyxbG1j" X (Twitter), 14 Jul. 2015. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_620971054442397698. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "Who do you want negotiating for us? https://t.co/WASlyxbG1j," X (Twitter), July 14, 2015, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_620971054442397698.

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