Don Jr, Trump’s real mastermind?

In the Trump family, we mostly talk about Donald, the father. But Donald Trump Junior, the eldest son, is playing an increasingly important political role. Since the beginning of the campaign, he has crisscrossed the country from campaign rallies to fundraising galas to extol the virtues of his father. During his speech at the Republican Convention in mid-July, he presented him as a superhero, “a hard one» au «lion heart” who, even bloodied – after his assassination attempt – gets up with his fist raised. “The world has seen a determination that can never be broken,” proclaims this bearded 46-year-old, also very influential behind the scenes.

It was he who pushed for the choice of his buddy JD Vance, the senator from Ohio, as running mate, despite the reluctance of some Republicans worried about his extremist positions. He also encouraged the rapprochement with Robert Kennedy, the independent candidate, to avoid the risk that he would siphon off too many votes from the Republicans. He negotiated with RFK to abandon his campaign and rally to Donald Trump.

“He didn’t invent the butter cutter”

Don Jr. has long struggled to find his place. After a turbulent youth and strained relations with his father…