# Post x_817348644647108609 - Post ID: `x_817348644647108609` - Platform: X (Twitter) - Posted: 2017-01-06T12:34:37.000Z (UTC) - Deleted: no - Repost: no - Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/x_817348644647108609 - Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/x_817348644647108609/analysis - Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/x_817348644647108609.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording) ## Post text > Wow, the ratings are in and Arnold Schwarzenegger got "swamped" (or destroyed) by comparison to the ratings machine, DJT. So much for.... ## Engagement - Likes: 39,031 - Reposts: 9,331 - Replies: 0 - Views: unknown - Metrics collected: 2026-01-31T23:43:13.392Z (UTC) # Analysis _Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-11T08:42:26.097Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._ ## Summary This post reveals characteristic narcissistic prioritization: 14 days before assuming the presidency, Trump's morning attention focuses on reality TV ratings comparisons with Arnold Schwarzenegger, his replacement on The Celebrity Apprentice. The self-designation as "ratings machine, DJT" exemplifies grandiose self-branding, while the escalation from "swamped" to "destroyed" demonstrates typical rhetorical intensification. The post functions as competitive devaluation and territorial marking — the show remains psychologically *his* regardless of who hosts it. Most diagnostically significant is the attentional allocation: a President-elect with access to intelligence briefings on Russian hacking, ISIS operations, and congressional dynamics instead dedicates cognitive resources to asserting dominance in entertainment metrics. This pattern is consistent with narcissistic personality organization where ego-maintenance operations take automatic priority over role-appropriate responsibilities. The trailing ellipsis promises continuation, suggesting sustained preoccupation rather than a passing thought. ## Psychological Analysis: Trump Post x_817348644647108609 ### Context On January 6, 2017 at 7:34 AM EST (Trump was at Trump Tower, NYC, pre-inauguration), Trump tweeted about Arnold Schwarzenegger's ratings as the new host of The Celebrity Apprentice — a show Trump previously hosted and still executive-produced. The premiere had aired January 2, 2017, and ratings were significantly lower than Trump's final seasons. ### Authorship The 7:34 AM EST timing, informal tone, use of "DJT" self-reference, and the self-aggrandizing content all point strongly to authentic Trump. The ellipsis ending (a continuation post) is characteristic of his multi-tweet threads. ### Psychological Analysis This is a textbook **narcissistic supply** post. Despite being President-elect of the United States — arguably the most powerful position in the world — Trump is preoccupied with TV ratings comparisons with his replacement on a reality show. The need to assert dominance over Schwarzenegger reveals: 1. **Grandiosity maintenance**: The self-referential "ratings machine, DJT" functions as self-coronation 2. **Competitive devaluation**: Schwarzenegger must be "destroyed" and "swamped" — not merely outperformed 3. **Territorial marking**: The Apprentice remains *his* domain; no successor can match him The use of quotation marks around "swamped" and the parenthetical "(or destroyed)" shows characteristic rhetorical escalation — offering a mild word then immediately replacing it with a more aggressive one, training the audience to accept the harsher framing. ### Priorities Reveal This post is notable for what it reveals about attentional allocation. Two weeks before inauguration, with intelligence briefings on Russian hacking, congressional dynamics, and global security issues demanding attention, Trump's morning focus is on reality TV ratings. This pattern is consistent with narcissistic personality organization where ego-maintenance tasks take priority over role-appropriate responsibilities. ### Defense Mechanisms - **Devaluation** of Schwarzenegger (immature defense) - **Idealization** of self as "ratings machine" - **Splitting**: clear winner/loser binary with no middle ground ## Fact Verification | Claim | Verdict | Evidence | |-------|---------|----------| | "Arnold Schwarzenegger got 'swamped' in ratings compared to Trump" | **Mostly True** | The Celebrity Apprentice premiere under Schwarzenegger drew about 4.9 million viewers, significantly below Trump-era premieres which typically drew 7-9 million. However, overall TV viewership had declined across the industry, making direct comparison somewhat misleading. | Overall Veracity: 80% ## Authorship Analysis **Self-Written** (score: 95%) ### Indicators - 7:34 AM EST early morning posting - self-referential 'DJT' - ellipsis continuation - informal combative tone - reality TV preoccupation ## Psychological Profile ### State **Grandiose State** **Trigger:** Supply Seeking — Comparison (Schwarzenegger's Apprentice premiere ratings) Sentiment: +0.60 **Mildly Hypomanic** - early morning posting - grandiose self-reference ### Clinical **Malignant Narcissism:** - Narcissistic: 80% - Antisocial: 10% - Paranoid: 0% - Sadism: 30% **Defense Mechanisms:** - devaluation (immature) - idealization (immature) - splitting (immature) **Cognitive Complexity:** - Complexity: 35% **Parasocial Techniques:** - self-branding as 'DJT' - inviting audience to share in rival's humiliation ## Fact Checks (1) _The model's verdicts from 2026-03-11._ > Arnold Schwarzenegger got 'swamped' in ratings compared to Trump **MOSTLY TRUE** The Celebrity Apprentice premiere under Schwarzenegger drew about 4.9 million viewers, significantly below Trump-era premieres which typically drew 7-9 million. However, overall TV viewership had declined across the industry, making direct comparison somewhat misleading. Sources: Nielsen ratings data January 2017 Overall Veracity: 80% ## Tags - narcissistic-supply (90%) - competitive-devaluation (80%) - celebrity-apprentice (90%) - misplaced-priorities (70%) - self-branding (60%) ## That day _From trump.fm's machine-generated digest of the day, not his words._ **President-Elect Fixates on TV Ratings and Intelligence Leaks as Mass Shooting Unfolds** Trump spent the morning reliving his election victory, mocking Arnold Schwarzenegger's Apprentice ratings, and reframing his "Mexico will pay for the wall" promise as a reimbursement plan. He clashed with the intelligence community over a leaked Russia briefing, demanding a congressional investigation into who shared the report with NBC. The Fort Lauderdale airport shooting killed five people; Trump's only response came hours later in a brief, formulaic statement that closed out the day. Full digest for 2017-01-06: https://trump.fm/date/2017-01-06/analysis ## Citation - APA: Trump, D. J. (2017, January 6). Wow, the ratings are in and Arnold Schwarzenegger... [Social media post]. X (Twitter). trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/x_817348644647108609 - MLA: Trump, Donald J. "Wow, the ratings are in and Arnold Schwarzenegger got..." X (Twitter), 6 Jan. 2017. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_817348644647108609. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026. - Chicago: Donald J. 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