Post from X (Twitter)

Analysis: Retweet of Supporter at Book Signing (2015-11-03)

This is a quote-retweet of a supporter holding Trump's new book "Crippled America," released this day. The supporter calls Trump "The Next President." This is one of several book-promotion posts from the same day.

Authorship

Posted at 9:36 AM ET (Trump was at Trump Tower NYC for a noon book signing). Business hours, simple retweet curation — consistent with aide/Scavino activity during a busy promotional day.

Psychological Function

Supply-seeking via amplification of supporter adulation. The retweet serves dual purposes: book promotion and identity reinforcement ("The Next President"). By selecting this particular fan post, the account elevates the presidential framing rather than just the book.

Rhetorical Function

Testimonial technique — using a third party's words to make claims that would sound grandiose if stated directly. The supporter calls him "The Next President," allowing the claim to circulate without Trump himself making it.

Clinical Significance

Minimal. This is routine narcissistic supply curation, unremarkable for a political candidate on book launch day.