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A mystery man bearing an uncanny resemblance to Donald Trump was spotted in the background of a post-World Cup final interview, reigniting body double conspiracy theories
What could possibly be worse than one Donald Trump?
Following the World Cup final on 19 July, Trump was speaking to reporters when a mysterious figure bearing a striking resemblance to the US president appeared in the background.
The unidentified man even shared the same stocky build as The Don and was leaning forward as though he were struggling to support the weight of his own enormous, orange head.
The footage has been spreading rapidly across social media, reigniting speculation surrounding the persistent conspiracy theory that the commander-in-chief employs a body double, reports the Daily Star.
Online sleuths believe they have since identified Trump’s alleged mystery lookalike, though some remain unconvinced.
The 80-year-old has finally been relieved of his hosting duties now that the 2026 World Cup has drawn to a close, and he believes his nation has done a tremendous job of welcoming football fans.
While speaking to journalists about the tournament’s success following Spain’s victory over Argentina on Sunday 19 July, Trump opted for a rather peculiar turn of phrase to describe the occasion.
“I thought it was incredible,” he said. “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 could not resist ridiculing the president during Monday’s edition of The Daily Show, laughing along with viewers as they watched footage of his ‘perceptive post-match analysis’. The 63 year old television personality then jokingly questioned: “What’s a FIFA? How do you hold a FIFA, how can our FIFA be ‘four-times greater’ than any other FIFA?”.
Trump’s appearance at the World Cup final gave Stewart plenty of material for the latest instalment of The Daily Show, as he also mocked him for attempting to muscle his way into the Spanish players’ celebrations following their victory.
One user wrote on X: “Oh no! There’s two of them.”
Another posted: “Trump needs a body double so one version can hog the World Cup spotlight while the other practices golf swings and ‘You’re fired’ faces for the cameras. Man’s ego requires backup singers now.”
Others offered an explanation as to why the man and Trump bear such a striking resemblance — pointing out that it was none other than his 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.”
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