DONALD Trump’s return to the White House could have been foreseen by books from the 1800s, it’s been claimed.
A pair of obscure novels by American author Ingersoll Lockwood are fuelling wild conspiracy theories that claim to predict political chaos, Trump’s family ties, and even if he could be “the last president.”
Born in New York in 1841, Ingersoll Lockwood had an eclectic career as a lawyer, diplomat, and author.
While his novels never achieved widespread success during his lifetime, wild theories about his stories are being widely shared on TikTok.
One post, now with over 5.9 million views, highlighted the eerie similarities between fiction and reality.
The short video gathered thousands of comments, with some comparing the situation to other alleged pop-culture predictions, such as The Simpsons episodes that eerily mirror real-world events.
“Too many coincidences is mathematically impossible,” one wrote.
Skeptics, however, dismiss the theories as pure coincidence, saying that any parallels to modern events are simply the result of overactive imaginations.
The books, which feature time travel, mysterious portals, and uncanny parallels to real life, are sparking fresh intrigue on America’s latest leader.
Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey (1888) and the 1896 novel The Last President have long been a niche fascination for conspiracy theorists.
Some say there are striking connections between the novels and Donald Trump, his youngest son Barron, and events from his presidency.
The first novel follows a young aristocrat named Baron Trump, who lives in Castle Trump.
He is portrayed as an intelligent, curious, and often arrogant child.
Guided by a mentor named Don, the boy embarks on fantastical journeys to discover magical portals, including one in Russia.
The character’s full name, Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp, hints at German ancestry — much like the Trump family, whose roots trace back to Germany.
The second book, The Last President, is where things get even stranger.
It describes a shocking and contentious election that leaves New York City – Trump’s hometown – in chaos.
Protesters storm Fifth Avenue – where Trump Tower stands today – led by anarchists and socialists outraged by the election of a populist president.
Adding to the intrigue, the fictional president appoints a man named Pence to his cabinet.
These uncanny details have fuelled conspiracy theories, suggesting the books were more than mere fiction.
Some speculate that Lockwood had access to prophetic knowledge – or even that Trump himself is a time traveler.
The latter theory ties back to Trump’s late uncle, John G. Trump, a renowned scientist who studied the papers of Nikola Tesla.
Not only was Tesla a man associated with futuristic ideas, but the one behind the name of Trump’s BFF Elon Musk’s famous car company.
Theories about Trump’s time-traveling abilities have circulated since his 2016 presidency, but Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey and The Last President have now provided a new layer of mystery.
The Simpsons theories on Donald Trump
THE Simpsons have long been associated with eerie predictions about Donald Trump, with many fans discussing theories around their apparent foresight.
Many of these predictions are likely coincidences or extrapolations of cultural trends, but their uncanny accuracy continues to fuel fascination.
Here are some of the significant theories and predictions tied to Trump:
The escalator scene (2015)
A scene from The Simpsons (short titled Trumptastic Voyage, 2015) depicts Trump descending an escalator in almost the exact same way as he did in real life during his campaign announcement at Trump Tower.
Fans were shocked by the similarity, especially since even the crowd behavior in the scene mirrored reality.
Trump’s death theory (2000)
A darker fan theory speculates that The Simpsons predicted Trump’s death.
In the “Bart to the Future” episode, Lisa mentions “cleaning up after Trump,” which some interpret metaphorically as his downfall.
Additionally, in a 2016 chalkboard gag, Bart writes, “Being right sucks,” referencing the accuracy of the show’s predictions, which fans tie back to Trump.
Voting machine fraud (2012)
In “Treehouse of Horror XIX” (2008), Homer tries to vote for Barack Obama, but the machine switches his vote to John McCain.
Years later, during the 2016 election, rumors of voting machine irregularities surfaced, with many tying this scene to Trump’s victory.
Trump’s political impact on America
Some fans theorize that The Simpsons used Trump to symbolize political absurdity and division. His portrayal in the show and subsequent election are seen as reflecting America’s shifting political norms, with the writers satirizing the rise of celebrity politicians.