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Analysis: Thanksgiving Greeting (2016-11-24)

This is a brief, formulaic Thanksgiving greeting posted during Trump's transition period while at Mar-a-Lago. The post combines a conventional holiday message with the campaign slogan, serving as routine audience maintenance.

Authorship

Posted at 10:30 PM EST (Mar-a-Lago). The timing falls in Trump's typical late-evening posting window, but the polished, brief, error-free nature suggests possible aide involvement—though the simplicity of the message means either could have written it. The inclusion of "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" in caps is characteristic of Trump's authentic style. Mixed signals yield a moderate probability of personal authorship.

Psychological State

This is a maintenance post with no detectable emotional reactivity, rage, or narcissistic injury. The inclusive "We will, together" framing is notably communal for Trump, though the slogan reasserts agency and grandiosity. The post reflects a grandiose but tempered state—the confidence of a recent electoral victor enjoying the holiday at his estate.

Rhetorical Techniques

• Campaign slogan as signature branding
• ALL CAPS for emphasis (standard Trump device)
• Inclusive "we/together" language (parasocial bonding)

Clinical Significance

Minimal. This is a routine, low-intensity holiday post with no clinically notable features.