The phrase "a trusted figure" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a person who is reliable and has earned the trust of others, often in contexts involving leadership, guidance, or authority.
Example: "In times of crisis, people often turn to a trusted figure for advice and support."
Alternatives: "a reliable person" or "a respected individual."
In a crisis it may make sense for a trusted figure to offer direction, even to take risks.
The second is a trusted figure at the helm, which is what Julian Assange was, but OpenLeaks lacks.
(Indeed, he remained a trusted figure among white Kenyans — and although himself a convert to Islam, he sent his son to a Christian school).
A man whose life last week was more valuable to Assad than any other foreigner's in Syria was suddenly 'found' dead in a state security prison, on the very eve of his release to a British MP who is a trusted figure in the Assad household.
Ms Hammond's daughter said Bird had been a "trusted" figure, and called her actions "unforgiveable".
Buffett is such a trusted figure on Wall Street that his participation lent credence to Salomon's rehabilitation.
Surely it would have been better to keep a reliable, trusted figure who had played such a key role in the Ferguson era, who could advise him on some of the potential pitfalls?
During an understated time at Arsenal he became a loyal and trusted figure under Arsène Wenger, who retains great faith in the former France international's coaching credentials.
Sydney FC have put their faith in a tried and trusted figure, appointing Graham Arnold as their new coach.
For many Catholics across the world, Pope Francis is a much more trusted figure than any environmental campaigner could ever be.
This Russian heritage helps explain, ironically, Ignatieff's appeal in Quebec: the intellectual who takes up politics is a familiar and trusted figure for the Québécois.
