Donald Trump may speak confidently about his goal to ‘make America great again’, but there’s no concrete evidence that his tumultuous presidency was preordained.
However, when it comes to Barron Trump’s journey ahead, a handful of Republican conspiracy enthusiasts think they might have some insights.
Over the years, an unusual theory has surfaced that suggests Trump and his family may be ‘time travellers’. This intriguing idea gained traction ever since Trump assumed office in 2017.
Central to this notion is a children’s book written in 1893 by Ingersoll Lockwood, an American author and lawyer.
The novel, titled “Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey,” strikes attention immediately because it shares an uncanny resemblance to Trump’s son, Barron. The book’s young protagonist, Baron, is an aristocratic child quite like Barron Trump of today.
Interestingly, this fictional Baron is accompanied by his trusty dog, Bulger, and resides in a place whimsically called “Castle Trump.”
Aside from the name, other parallels abound. The book’s Baron is mentored by a character named Don Fum – noted as a ‘learned Spaniard’. Some have pointed out how ‘Don’, a Spanish term equivalent to Mr., echoes Donald Trump’s first name.
This fictional Baron is portrayed as coming from immense wealth, yet he seeks his own path of development, indicating there’s more to life than just wealth and status.
Even Baron’s fictional journey, which includes a trip to Russia, draws comparisons to Trump’s real conversations and interactions with Russia, notably with President Putin over Ukraine matters.
Adding to the eeriness, Lockwood’s narrative seems to predict upheaval and political unrest in Baron’s country.
Perhaps the most striking resemblance lies in the story’s reference to hidden facts, long-lost civilizations, and whispers of government secrets. Conspiracy followers have speculated these could symbolize real-world government controversies and secrets.
The novel features dangerous creatures and paths beneath the surface, which some equate to Trump’s promise of addressing the ‘political swamp’ over several years.
Further deepening these curiosities, another work by Lockwood, “The Last President,” tells of a New York outsider ascending to command America’s destiny. Coincidently, New York is Trump’s hometown.
In an oddly specific occurrence from the book, social agitation erupts on Fifth Avenue, reminiscent of where Trump Tower proudly stands.
In this story, the newly ascended leader appoints an advisor named Pence in efforts to bring about calm – Pence being the surname of Trump’s own Vice President.
As more people encounter these connections, some supporters are convinced these writings are predictions of Trump’s unprecedented political ascent.
When this theory made its way to social media, enthusiasm was abound. A user on Reddit proclaimed, “Too many coincidences is mathematically impossible.” Another remarked humorously, “Wow, so Back to the Future was real too?”