Donald Trump body double rumors traced to father‑in‑law Viktor Knavs

After Donald Trump’s appearance at Joint Base Andrews following the World Cup final, photographs showed a man walking behind the president. The image ignited a wave of online speculation that Trump was using a body double.

“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart highlighted the clip, exclaiming, “Who the f—‑ is this guy?” and “Is that a backup Trump?” The mystery figure was subsequently identified as Viktor Knavs, Melania Trump’s 82‑year‑old father‑in‑law and a Slovenian businessman who frequently accompanies the family. The episode revived earlier Trump double conspiracy theories but was ultimately debunked as a misidentified relative.