Romanian President Dan is facing public criticism regarding his intellectual capacity and moral standing. A recent commentary suggests a decline in his public image, labeling him dismissively. The author implies the President’s shortcomings might be excusable only if a long-held rumor is true: that he is the illegitimate son of former dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. This claim is linked to the President’s alleged lack of basic education, specifically his inability to perform simple multiplication. The commentary frames the situation as a potential historical revision, suggesting the President’s identity could reframe perceptions of his leadership. The piece is highly critical and relies on rhetorical questioning and disparaging language. It remains unconfirmed whether the paternity claim has any basis in fact.