People often ask, “Why are you so fascinated by Donald Trump? He’s a US politician, and you’re in India. So why do you talk so much about him?” Today, I’m explaining why I’m drawn to Trump. Trust me, it’s not what you’d expect.

My connection with Trump runs deep—a lot deeper than people might imagine.

In 2015, Trump first popped into my life. I later found out he was already a well-known figure in the US, a businessman with his name on countless buildings, and a TV celebrity—a media darling. Back then, though, I wasn’t very informed and had no idea who he was. So, my first encounter with Trump was in 2015.

How I Came Across Trump

A few years earlier, I’d been introduced to the “manosphere,” or the “Red Pill” community. Figures like Roosh, Roissy, and Rollo Tomassi were teaching men how to embrace masculinity, understand women, and grow stronger. This community explained concepts like alpha and beta males—ideas that deeply resonated with me. These forums shed light on topics I hadn’t encountered before. Now, to fully understand why this is relevant, I need to go back to my early life.

Let me say at the outset that I’m grateful for my life, but growing up wasn’t easy. I lost my father at nine, and soon after, I was separated from my mother, who herself faced hardship throughout her life. I grew up away from her, but her struggles haunted me. Short of living on the streets and physical pains, I’ve faced nearly every hardship life can throw at you. Naturally, this left me lacking confidence and positivity. I reached adulthood as a timid and introverted man.

However, I always had a deep hunger for knowledge. I was philosophical, always thinking deeply about life. As soon as I had internet access, I began exploring online communities, quickly identifying sources of valuable insight. A friend introduced me to the Red Pill community, which opened my eyes.

This community offered insights into the mind of a woman, breaking down the mysteries of human attraction and masculinity. The community's ideas were naturally appealing to me and brought structure to the confusion in my life. Soon, this Red Pill community became my anchor, teaching me valuable lessons on strength and self-reliance.

Then, in 2015, Trump appeared, and this community took notice. They liked Trump because he represented a strong, unapologetic masculinity. He was the first US candidate openly campaigning on securing borders and protecting his people, which, to the Red Pill community, showcased a deeply masculine, protective instinct. And the media despised him for it. Once a media favorite and a Democrat, he became vilified when he ran as a conservative, labeled everything from “clown” to “Hitler.” Despite the media’s constant attacks, Trump remained resilient.

To me and others in this community, Trump was a symbol of strength.

Enter Scott Adams

My interest in Trump went beyond politics. His boldness inspired me, and I admired how he called out the media as “fake news.” People laughed at his speaking style, calling him unintelligent, but one man, Scott Adams, claimed Trump was a “master persuader,” and said that his language choices were intentional.

Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and trained hypnotist, knew the power of persuasion. In 2015, he began analyzing Trump’s tactics on his blog and his newly started daily live-stream show, now called Coffee With Scott Adams.

This period underscored a realization that Trump, for all his flaws, was uniquely equipped with a particular skill—his mastery of persuasion. Adams began dissecting Trump’s speeches and tactics, often explaining how Trump’s language, which many criticized as simplistic, actually resonated on a primal level with people. Adams argued that Trump's seemingly straightforward language wasn’t due to a lack of sophistication, but a purposeful strategy. He avoided highbrow vocabulary, instead using phrases and words anyone could understand, making him relatable and memorable.

Adams continued this analysis daily, inviting his followers to join him in dissecting Trump’s moves, predictions, and strategies. Through this lens, Trump wasn’t just a presidential candidate—he was a real-time case study in the power of affirmations, positive thinking, and resilience. As I listened to Adams break down Trump’s every move, I saw not only a political campaign but an unfolding lesson in how someone could use a strong mindset to break through societal boundaries and redefine reality itself. Adams’ explanations opened my eyes to a new way of thinking, helping me understand that the world doesn’t always run on what we see on the surface; beneath it all lies a more profound mechanism that some people, like Trump, manage to tap into.

Adams even predicted that Trump would change politics in ways people couldn’t yet understand, that he would “rip a hole in the fabric of reality.” Back then, this sounded absurd, but as time passed, I saw what Adams meant.

A Hole in the Fabric of Reality

Today, there’s no doubt that media coverage is heavily biased, especially in its treatment of Trump. What used to be subtle media biases became glaringly obvious. Trump’s presence pushed the media to such extremes that even an average viewer could see through it. I realized the media wasn’t just misrepresenting Trump—they were misrepresenting reality itself. This revelation transformed the way I viewed everything. I came to understand that media is an opinion-shaping machine, a tool for manipulating public perceptions rather than offering unbiased facts.

But Adams didn’t just discuss media and politics; he offered life-changing advice on success, shaped by his belief in the “simulation hypothesis”—the idea that we might be living in a computer simulation, and that we can actively shape our reality. He taught the power of affirmations, describing them as commands to the “user interface” of reality. Adams believed, and I began to see, that positive thinking and affirmations could alter outcomes, echoing the ideas of Norman Vincent Peale, the author of The Power of Positive Thinking, and a pastor who’d influenced Trump in his youth.

Adams said that watching Trump was like seeing Peale’s philosophy in action. Trump’s confidence and determination to create his own reality exemplified Peale’s teachings. This perspective made Trump even more fascinating to me, as he became both a role model for resilience and a live case study in shaping reality. Adams predicted that Trump’s rise would change the public’s perception of the media and reality itself.

Today, I can see how right he was.

So, you see, my connection with Trump goes far beyond my interest in US politics.

And yes, as a global leader, what happens in the US inevitably ripples outward. Working for a US-based company, my job, my finances—even my day-to-day life—are all directly tied to the US economy. So, it’s hardly irrational for me to support Trump politically, even from here in India. The idea that I shouldn’t take an interest in Trump’s role in politics just because I’m outside the US misses the point entirely.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Trump is not only the right choice for president in 2024; he’s the best candidate, potentially the greatest president the US could have.

If this post inspires you to seek out new perspectives, I encourage you to dive into this sphere—start by following people like Scott Adams and Mike Cernovich on 𝕏, and you’ll soon find others in this circle. It might just transform your life.