Novels from 19th century spark wild theories about President Donald Trump, and time travel: Prophecy or coincidence?
Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey (1888) and The Last President (1896), penned by American author Ingersoll Lockwood, were largely forgotten until recent years when their uncanny details began circulating on social media, particularly TikTok.
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A viral TikTok video brought these books into the spotlight, drawing millions of views. The video highlighted the startling connections between the novels’ narratives and real-life events surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency. While some viewers marveled at the coincidences, others dismissed them as mere chance.
In the comments section, the debate raged on: Were these books prophetic, or was this a case of overzealous pattern-matching? Regardless, the fascination with the stories continued to grow.
The Adventures of Baron Trump
The first novel, Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey, follows the adventures of a young aristocrat named Baron Trump. Living in a castle named «Castle Trump,» the character is described as intelligent, curious, and somewhat arrogant. Guided by his mentor, Don, Baron embarks on fantastical journeys, including one to discover a magical portal in Russia.
Interestingly, the character’s full name—Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp—hints at German ancestry, mirroring the Trump family’s roots
