# Post x_797832229800050688

- Post ID: `x_797832229800050688`
- Platform: X (Twitter)
- Posted: 2016-11-13T16:03:21.000Z (UTC)
- Deleted: no
- Repost: no
- Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/x_797832229800050688
- Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/x_797832229800050688/analysis
- Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_797832229800050688.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

## Post text

> The @nytimes states today that DJT believes "more countries should acquire nuclear weapons." How dishonest are they. I never said this!

## Engagement

- Likes: 93,519
- Reposts: 29,308
- Replies: 0
- Views: unknown
- Metrics collected: 2026-01-31T23:43:13.371Z (UTC)

# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-11T06:37:47.491Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

## Analysis: Post x_797832229800050688 (2016-11-13)

### Context
Five days post-election victory. Trump was in New York (Trump Tower transition HQ). 16:03 UTC = 11:03 AM EST — business hours, but the combative style and content are consistent with authentic Trump.

### Content Analysis
Trump attacks the NYT for reporting he believes more countries should acquire nuclear weapons, flatly denying the claim. This is part of a same-day cluster of three anti-NYT posts, indicating sustained focus on the paper's coverage.

**Fact Check Note:** During the 2016 campaign, Trump did make statements in interviews (notably with Anderson Cooper and the NYT editorial board) suggesting he was open to Japan and South Korea developing nuclear weapons as an alternative to US protection costs. The flat denial "I never said this!" is inconsistent with documented statements, though Trump may distinguish between "more countries should" (prescriptive) and "I'd be open to it" (conditional). The distinction is rhetorically thin.

### Psychological Dynamics
Post-victory, Trump's continued fixation on media criticism rather than savoring the win is characteristic. The narcissistic injury from perceived misrepresentation triggers denial and counterattack. The pattern of three NYT posts in sequence suggests perseverative rumination.

### Rhetorical Structure
Classic three-part Trump formula: (1) name the offender, (2) state the offense, (3) deny/counterattack. The rhetorical question "How dishonest are they" functions as both accusation and audience engagement.

## Fact Verification

| Claim | Verdict | Evidence |
|-------|---------|----------|
| "NYT states DJT believes more countries should acquire nuclear weapons" | **Mostly True** | Trump made statements during 2016 campaign interviews suggesting openness to Japan and South Korea developing nuclear weapons, saying the US couldn't afford to protect them indefinitely. While he didn't use the exact phrase 'more countries should acquire nuclear weapons,' the characterization is a reasonable summary of his stated position. |
| "I never said this!" | **Mostly False** | Trump did express openness to nuclear proliferation in allied nations during multiple 2016 campaign interviews, making this denial inconsistent with documented public statements. |

Overall Veracity: 50%

## Authorship Analysis

**Self-Written** (score: 75%)

### Indicators

- Business hours (11am EST) suggests possible aide involvement
- But combative tone, rhetorical question, exclamation mark are authentic Trump markers
- Part of a rapid-fire cluster attacking single target — characteristic of authentic Trump perseveration
- DJT self-reference in third person is common in both authentic and aide posts

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Narcissistic Injury — Exposure (New York Times)

**Rage:** Intensity 50% targeting New York Times
- Proportionality: 40%

Sentiment: -0.60

**Mildly Hypomanic**
- Rapid-fire posting cluster targeting single entity
- Post-victory continued combativeness rather than savoring

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 50%
- Antisocial: 30%
- Paranoid: 30%
- Sadism: 10%

**Defense Mechanisms:**
- denial (pathological)
- projection (immature)

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

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- Rhetorical question inviting audience agreement
- Framing self as victim of dishonest media

## Danger Assessment

**NONE**

### Gaslighting

- Flat denial of documented public statements
- Reframing accurate reporting as dishonesty

## Fact Checks (2)

_The model's verdicts from 2026-03-11._

> NYT states DJT believes more countries should acquire nuclear weapons

**MOSTLY TRUE**

Trump made statements during 2016 campaign interviews suggesting openness to Japan and South Korea developing nuclear weapons, saying the US couldn't afford to protect them indefinitely. While he didn't use the exact phrase 'more countries should acquire nuclear weapons,' the characterization is a reasonable summary of his stated position.

Sources: Trump CNN town hall with Anderson Cooper, March 2016; NYT editorial board interview, March 2016

> I never said this!

**MOSTLY FALSE**

Trump did express openness to nuclear proliferation in allied nations during multiple 2016 campaign interviews, making this denial inconsistent with documented public statements.

Sources: Multiple 2016 campaign interviews

Overall Veracity: 50%

## Tags

- media-attack (90%)
- denial (80%)
- gaslighting (70%)
- nyt-feud (80%)

## That day

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

**President-Elect Holds Court: Victory Lap With Media Grudges and Rival Tributes**

Five days after his election win, Trump spent a Sunday morning collecting congratulatory calls from former Republican rivals -- Romney, the Bushes, and Kasich -- and broadcasting each one as proof of dominance. The mood was buoyant and self-congratulatory, interrupted twice by flashes of anger at the New York Times over its coverage and a disputed claim about nuclear weapons. He capped the afternoon by promoting his upcoming 60 Minutes interview and crediting his debate performances and rally crowds for the victory. A relatively calm day by his standards, defined more by triumphalism than conflict.

Full digest for 2016-11-13: https://trump.fm/date/2016-11-13/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2016, November 13). The @nytimes states today that DJT believes "more... [Social media post]. X (Twitter). trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/x_797832229800050688
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "The @nytimes states today that DJT believes "more countries..." X (Twitter), 13 Nov. 2016. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_797832229800050688. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "The @nytimes states today that DJT believes "more countries...," X (Twitter), November 13, 2016, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_797832229800050688.

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