Fake Trump, Kim thank organisers
PYEONGCHANG: Lookalikes of Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, who caused a stir at Friday’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opening ceremony, have thanked organisers for their tender loving care.
The feuding “world leaders” sparked excitement when they infiltrated the press area before being tackled by security.
But the Kim impersonator, who goes by the stage name of Howard X, insisted they were not ejected from the stadium, merely escorted back to their seats.
“We tried to sneak into the media section so we could wave to the athletes,” he said yesterday.
“They didn’t kick us out, we had tickets. A bunch of journalists were chasing us, so security took us outside so we could get to our seats,” the fake Kim added.
“They were professional and just doing their jobs. They even provided us with an entourage, so we looked like the real thing and it caused more commotion.”
Organisers insisted normal protocol had been followed.
“There was no problem with their costumes, but they entered the media seats with a regular ticket. We just guided out those who entered the media seats by mistake.”
Fake Kim said he and Trump substitute Dennis Alan had failed to get close enough to interact with athletes. They were also not able to get close to the VIP area, where United States Vice-President Mike Pence and the real Kim’s sister, Kim Yo-jong, were in attendance.