Barely back in the U.S. presidency, Donald Trump once again captures the world’s attention. From his early real estate ventures to political arenas, his career is marked by scandals and triumphs. But behind the winner’s facade, who is the man whose every move seems calculated to spark controversy? With ambiguous alliances, legal battles, and well-guarded secrets, here’s a portrait of an outsider shaped by contradictions.
Love Life and Scandals: Between Power and Vulnerability
Trump’s love life is like a true soap opera, where each partner contributed to his rise. Ivana Trump, his first wife, was more than a companion; she embodied the image of a powerful 1980s New York couple.
Their marriage, an explosive blend of glamour and rivalry, kept tabloids buzzing until their divorce. The recent loss of Ivana, mother of his first three children, stirs painful memories for Trump, memories he carefully shares to maintain an image as a wounded but stoic patriarch.
Rumors of a relationship with Carla Bruni, former First Lady of France, reveal a constant need for validation. Trump seems to seek out famous women to reinforce his image. But his penchant for scandalous liaisons reaches its peak with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Indeed, the payment for her silence shows a man willing to do anything for his reputation.
Legal Shadows: An Untouchable Candidate?
Behind his provocative air, Trump appears convinced of his invincibility. His legal issues, which he calls a “witch hunt,” are genuine threats to his term.
Convicted of document falsification in the Daniels case, he faces serious accusations regarding his role in the Capitol assault, his handling of confidential documents, and alleged election interference in Georgia.
However, his return to power could offer him some immunity. But can he complete his term in full tranquility?
Fortune and Alliances: An Empire on the Edge
Trump’s fortune is estimated at $4.3 billion. It relies largely on his public image rather than on solid assets. Although he owns prestigious golf clubs and resorts, his holding Trump Media & Technology Group, including the social network Truth Social, remains in deficit.
His value heavily depends on his political success. In other words, Trump owes much of his fortune to his financial backers.
Elon Musk and the Mirror of Ambitions
Among them, Elon Musk stands out as a paradoxical ally: Musk’s futuristic vision contrasts sharply with Trump’s conservative one. Musk reportedly even bought Twitter to restore Trump, who had been banned, thereby mobilizing Trump’s supporters. In return, he seeks massive deregulation for his companies and support for the space program. After all, SpaceX aims for Mars. Futuristic, but at what price for the planet?
An Impeccable Communication Strategy
An undisputed master of PR, Trump manipulates the media and social networks to shape his own myth. In the 1980s, he used pseudonyms to call journalists and share flattering stories about himself, building the myth of the golden boy of the “greed is good” era.
Today, he uses Truth Social and X to engage directly with his followers: a “man of the people” fighting against the elites, like the ordinary wage-earner preparing fries and burgers at a fast-food restaurant.
But his most impressive PR move may be when he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt and rose up, shouting, “Fight! Fight! Fight!”
And Now? A Challenge for Europe and the World!
Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency opens a new chapter with incalculable global consequences.
His skepticism toward NATO and admiration for authoritarian leaders pose a threat to geopolitical balance. Europe, more divided than ever, will have to face an America less committed to traditional alliances.
For major rivals of the West, this presidency could mean a chance to rise on the world stage. Will the decline of liberal democracies continue?
In the U.S., Trump’s victory seems assured, but the ideological divide between Republicans and Democrats is deepening. Will the States of America remain united – and be great again?