Trump’s NATO Visit Ignites Wild “Body Double” Conspiracy Theories
Donald Trump made headlines this week — but not just for his foreign policy moves. While attending the NATO summit in the Netherlands, a viral conspiracy theory took social media by storm: was the man shaking hands and posing for photos really the former president… or a body double?
A Week Steeped in Global Turmoil
Trump’s week was dominated by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. After the U.S. targeted three of Iran’s nuclear sites with bombings, hostilities flared again despite Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire. Though a fragile truce now holds, uncertainty hangs heavy. Amid this volatile backdrop, Trump traveled to The Hague on Tuesday to join 32 world leaders at the NATO summit.
Trump Demands Bigger Defense Budgets at NATO
At the summit, Trump doubled down on his call for NATO members to boost defense spending — urging them to commit at least 5% of GDP to military efforts. He didn’t shy away from threats, warning that the U.S. could pull troops out of Europe if demands weren’t met.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed this stance earlier this year, stating, “European leaders must take primary responsibility for defending their continent.” NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley noted, “Even longtime European allies now admit they can’t rely solely on U.S. protection.”
A Royal Stay and a Viral Sensation
Rather than staying in a hotel, Trump accepted an invitation from Dutch King Willem-Alexander to stay overnight at the Huis Ten Bosch Palace — marking the first time a sitting U.S. president slept at the royal residence. The visit included a formal dinner with the King and Queen Maxima, and a NATO leaders group photo… which quickly sparked an online frenzy.
Social Media Erupts: Is That Really Trump?
A video clip shared by X user @TheRubberDuck79 captioned “POTUS sends ‘mini-TRUMP’ to The Hague to meet ‘suited’ Zelensky & friends” ignited a wave of speculation.
Comments flooded in:
- “That’s not Trump. I’ve never seen him smile like that.”
- “He looks shorter than usual — totally off.”
- “Creepy. If it’s a body double, it actually makes sense. These are dangerous times.”
Many pointed out the apparent height oddities in the group photo.
- “Erdogan and King Willem are shorter than Trump, yet here they look taller,” one user wrote. “This can’t be the real guy.”
But skeptics pushed back:
- “Those are definitely Trump’s thumbs — they curve just like mine and my husband’s,” one insisted.
- “The King is 6’5. Trump just looks short next to him,” another explained.
- “It’s sad people believe this nonsense,” a blunt commenter added.
What Do You Think?
Was that really Donald Trump at the NATO summit — or did he send a lookalike to do his bidding?
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