Donald Trump 'backup' identified as Daily Show viewers spot uncanny resemblance
Donald Trump 'backup' identified as Daily Show viewers spot uncanny resemblance
Julianna Salinas, Chiara Fiorillo Thu, July 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM UTC
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Jon Stewart spotted a 'backup Trump' in a clip of the president speaking with reporters (Image: TDS/YouTube)
Daily Show viewers were baffled when host Jon Stewart spotted a man bearing an uncanny resemblance to Donald Trump lurking in the background as the president addressed reporters following the World Cup final.
During the Monday, July 20, episode of The Daily Show, the 63-year-old comedian stoked conspiracy theories suggesting Trump employs a "body double," as he questioned the unidentified man's identity, dubbing him "Backup Trump."
Sharp-eyed viewers wasted no time taking to X to uncover the unsettling truth behind Trump's apparent twin, just days after Melania Trump's body double theories resurfaced.
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After airing a clip of Trump's "post-match analysis," in which the 80-year-old bragged, "It was four times greater than any FIFA ever held. It's probably about five times, actually," Jon paused mid-joke to instruct producers to replay the footage.
"What's with the guy behind Trump? Can we see that again?" the host said, drawing attention to a heavyset man dressed in a similar suit who had wandered into the shot, demanding, "Who the f--- is this guy?"
The TV host stoked conspiracy theories on his show (Image: The Daily Show)
"Who the f--- is this?" Jon continued milking the moment as the clip replayed, asking, "Is this - What - Who in the world is it? Oh my God, is that a backup Trump?"
"Wait a minute, wait, hold on a second. Wait, what? Wait, who? What?" Jon said, while a large oval highlighted the mystery figure on screen.
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"Is that a backup Trump or is that Trump? Wait, is the one we've been dealing with backup Trump?" the television personality speculated, prompting roars of laughter from the studio audience.
The footage spread rapidly across social media as online sleuths swiftly identified Trump's doppelganger, reports the Mirror US.
Users flocked to X to debate the body double conspiracy theory before discovering the mysterious figure was actually Trump's father-in-law, Viktor Knavs, who shares a remarkable resemblance to the president and is only four years his senior.
Melania's dad, Viktor Knavs, is only four years older than Trump (Image: Getty)
One user posted, "The internet never misses a chance for a conspiracy theory. Turns out the 'backup Trump' was just Melania's father-sometimes the funniest plot twists are the real ones."
Another commented, "Father in law looks just like him so who else thought that was a secret clone at first glance," while a third remarked, "This is insane! It's Melania's dad but wow is he the spitting image of Trump...Which is a bit weird."
Additional viewers expressed discomfort upon learning Trump's lookalike was his own father-in-law, with one observer noting, "That's his wife's father. How gross is that?"and another stating, "HAHAHAHAHA, Melania practically married her own dad."
Daily Show viewers quickly identified the 'backup Trump' (Image: TDS/YouTube)
Previously in the segment, Jon mocked the president regarding his awkward behavior during Spain's celebration of its triumph over defending champions Argentina in the World Cup final, after Trump declined to step aside as the team gathered for photographs with the trophy.
"What the f--- are you doing on the stage? It's for the players! G-- damn!" Jon fumed before joking, "Why must everything be tainted by the overinflated ego of Cankles Muldoon? Why? Why?" - a pointed reference to Trump's swollen legs, which have raised questions about the octogenarian's health.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
