A viral video of Donald Trump has been circulating on social media, reigniting the long-running conspiracy theory that the US president uses a body double. The clip shows Trump speaking to reporters after the World Cup final on July 19, with a mystery man in the background bearing an uncanny resemblance to him.
Background Man Sparks Speculation
The unknown man had the same rotundness as Trump and was bent forward as if he couldn't support the weight of his own massive, orange head. The clip has been circulating across social media, prompting internet detectives to try to identify the alleged lookalike, though some remain sceptical.
Trump's World Cup Comments Mocked
Trump, 80, was relieved of his hosting responsibilities after the 2026 World Cup concluded, and he praised his country's efforts. Discussing the tournament's success after Spain's victory over Argentina, he said: "I thought it was incredible. It was four-times greater than any FIFA ever held. It's probably about five times, actually, they're telling me today."
Comedian Jon Stewart mocked the president on The Daily Show, jokingly asking: "What's a FIFA? How do you hold a FIFA, how can our FIFA be 'four-times greater' than any other FIFA?"
Identity Revealed?
Some social media users provided an explanation for the resemblance, pointing out that the man was Trump's father-in-law, Viktor Knavs. One person wrote: "OK, OK, funny stuff. But the 'body double' is Melania's father. DJT's father-in-law is often invited to fun stuff." Others continued to joke about the theory, with one post saying: "Oh no! There's two of them."
