Trump’s NATO Visit Sparks Wild “Body Double” Theories
Donald Trump made headlines this week — and not just for his foreign policy. While attending the NATO summit in the Netherlands, a conspiracy theory exploded online: was the man posing for photos really Trump?
A Week Dominated by Conflict
Trump’s week centered on escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. After the U.S. bombed three of Iran’s nuclear sites, both nations resumed hostilities despite Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire.
While a fragile truce seems to be holding for now, uncertainty looms. In the middle of this, Trump traveled to The Hague on Tuesday to join 32 world leaders for the NATO summit.
Trump’s Push for NATO Defense Spending
At the summit, Trump renewed pressure on member states to invest more in defense. He urged nations to allocate at least 5% of their GDP to military efforts, even threatening to pull U.S. troops out of Europe.
Back in February, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed Trump’s stance. “European leaders must take primary responsibility for defending their continent,” he said.
NPR reporter Eleanor Beardsley added, “Trump has pushed this message for years. Now, even European allies admit they can’t depend solely on U.S. protection.”
A Royal Invitation — and a Viral Rumor
Instead of staying in a hotel, Trump accepted Dutch King Willem-Alexander’s invitation to stay overnight at the Huis Ten Bosch Palace. A White House official called it “historic,” marking the first time a U.S. president slept at the royal residence.
The visit included a formal dinner with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, followed by a group photo with NATO leaders. But this moment lit a fire online.
Social Media Explodes: Was That the Real Trump?
A clip posted by X user TheRubberDuck79 stirred the pot. “POTUS sends ‘mini-TRUMP’ to The Hague to meet ‘suited’ Zelensky & friends,” the caption joked.
The comments quickly turned serious.
“That’s not Trump. I’ve never seen him smile like that.”
“He looks shorter than usual.”
“Creepy. If it’s a body double, it makes sense. Dangerous times.”
Others noted Trump’s apparent height difference in the photo.
“Erdogan and King Willem are shorter than Trump, yet they seem taller here,” one user observed. “This can’t be the real guy.”
Still, not everyone bought the theory.
“Those are definitely Trump’s thumbs. They curve like my husband’s,” one insisted.
“The King is 6’5. Trump only looks short,” another explained.
“Sad that people are this stupid,” one commenter added bluntly.
Where Do You Stand?
So, was it really Trump at the summit? Or did he send a double to stand in for him?
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