Trump, Kim Jong Un Impersonators Appear at Olympic Opening Ceremony

Impersonators of American president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watch the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, 9 February 2018. (Michael Kappeler/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)

By    |   Friday, 09 February 2018 10:24 AM EST ET

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un impersonators caused a stir at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics when they decided to crash the party in Pyeongchang on Friday, Business Insider noted.

It was unclear what the two were doing at the event but they were rather convincing in their roles, with the fake Trump donning a suit and red "USA" hat and the fake Kim sporting glasses and a haircut that mimicked the North Korean dictator, Sports Illustrated said.

The Trump and Kim lookalikes reportedly received a warm welcome from passersby outside the stadium before the opening ceremony kicked off, The Mirror said.

Once events got underway, the two impersonators casually strolled into the media seating section of the arena then turned to salute the crowd, The L.A. Times reported.

Security officials were quick to nab the duo and escort them out but not before they were mobbed by spectators wanting to snap selfies with the impersonators.

Kim's lookalike, who has been identified by the AFP as an Australian based in Hong Kong named Howard, said when they arrived at the station they were "treated like rock stars."

"Some people were fooled but most people can see the lighter side," he added.

Trump's impersonator, Dennis Alan, noted that their stint was a "peace envoy."

"We're going to promote peace and show people this is what peace can look like," Howard said, according to AFP.

© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.


TheWire
Two men impersonating Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un drew attention at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on Friday.
donald trump, kim jong un, impersonators, olympics
290
2018-24-09
Friday, 09 February 2018 10:24 AM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

View on Newsmax