# Post x_818416446527172608

- Post ID: `x_818416446527172608`
- Platform: X (Twitter)
- Posted: 2017-01-09T11:17:40.000Z (UTC)
- Deleted: no
- Repost: no
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- Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/x_818416446527172608/analysis
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## Post text

> Rupert Murdoch is a great guy who likes me much better as a very successful candidate than he ever did as a very successful developer!

## Engagement

- Likes: 37,714
- Reposts: 7,303
- Replies: 0
- Views: unknown
- Metrics collected: 2026-01-31T23:43:13.392Z (UTC)

# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-11T08:44:52.946Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

## Analysis: Rupert Murdoch Post (2017-01-09)

### Context
Trump was in the transition period, likely at Trump Tower NYC. Post at 11:17 UTC = 6:17 AM EST — early morning, consistent with authentic Trump posting patterns.

### Content Analysis
This is a brief, self-aggrandizing post about Rupert Murdoch that simultaneously flatters and establishes dominance. The structure: "great guy who likes me" frames Murdoch's value through his relationship to Trump. The comparison ("successful candidate" vs "successful developer") asserts success in both domains while subtly noting Murdoch's approval is conditional on Trump's power — an implicit acknowledgment that media mogul relationships are transactional.

### Psychological Dynamics
The post is supply-seeking. Trump is broadcasting that powerful media figures admire him, reinforcing his self-concept during the transition. The framing positions Trump as the constant ("very successful" in both roles) while Murdoch is the variable (liking him more or less). This inverts the typical power dynamic — the media baron orbits Trump, not vice versa.

### Rhetorical Notes
The repetition of "very successful" is classic Trump self-branding. The post reads as relationship management — publicly flattering Murdoch while asserting dominance within the flattery.

## Fact Verification

| Claim | Verdict | Evidence |
|-------|---------|----------|
| "Rupert Murdoch likes Trump better as a candidate than as a developer" | **Mostly True** | Murdoch was initially skeptical of Trump's 2016 candidacy but became supportive after Trump won the nomination and presidency. Fox News provided favorable coverage. The characterization of warmer relations during the campaign/transition vs. prior years is broadly accurate. |

Overall Veracity: 80%

## Authorship Analysis

**Self-Written** (score: 85%)

### Indicators

- 6:17 AM EST early morning posting
- casual conversational tone
- self-aggrandizing framing
- simple sentence structure
- no links or formatting

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Supply Seeking

Sentiment: +0.70

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 60%
- Antisocial: 10%
- Paranoid: 0%
- Sadism: 0%

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

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

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- name-dropping powerful figures
- implying elite endorsement

## Fact Checks (1)

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

> Rupert Murdoch likes Trump better as a candidate than as a developer

**MOSTLY TRUE**

Murdoch was initially skeptical of Trump's 2016 candidacy but became supportive after Trump won the nomination and presidency. Fox News provided favorable coverage. The characterization of warmer relations during the campaign/transition vs. prior years is broadly accurate.

Sources: general knowledge of Murdoch-Trump relationship

Overall Veracity: 80%

## Tags

- supply-seeking (80%)
- elite-endorsement (60%)
- transactional-relationships (70%)

## That day

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

**Golden Globes Injury Triggers Early-Morning Defensive Cascade Before Economic Victory Lap**

Trump spent the morning locked in a reactive battle with Meryl Streep after her Golden Globes speech criticizing him for mocking a disabled reporter. He fired off three tweets in 16 minutes — calling her "over-rated," flatly denying the incident despite video evidence, and blaming the media. By mid-morning, the mood shifted entirely as he pivoted to claiming credit for corporate investments by Fiat Chrysler and Ford, and the day closed quietly with a nostalgic photo alongside Nancy and Ronald Reagan.

Full digest for 2017-01-09: https://trump.fm/date/2017-01-09/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2017, January 9). Rupert Murdoch is a great guy who likes me much... [Social media post]. X (Twitter). trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/x_818416446527172608
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "Rupert Murdoch is a great guy who likes me much better as a..." X (Twitter), 9 Jan. 2017. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_818416446527172608. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "Rupert Murdoch is a great guy who likes me much better as a...," X (Twitter), January 9, 2017, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/x_818416446527172608.

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