An old interview featuring Donald Trump’s late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, has gone viral after being reshared on social media on Thursday (March 26). The clip, which dates back to a 1994 episode of the Irish chat show It’s Bibi, hosted by Olive “Bibi” Baskin, has garnered attention for the striking resemblance between the president and his mother, particularly in their speech patterns and gestures.
Uncanny Resemblance Between Trump and His Mother
In the interview, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump shares insights into her Scottish roots, Donald Trump’s trip to Los Angeles, and the heart-wrenching loss of her eldest son, Fred Trump Jr. Social media users couldn’t help but notice how much Donald Trump mirrors his mother, from her mannerisms to her speech.
One user joked, “She looks like Donald Trump put a wig on and some Victorian makeup,” while another pointed out, “He has her mannerisms. The way she turns her head.” Several commenters echoed similar sentiments, commenting on the genetic connection, with one stating, “Genes are funny like that. He got 100% of her looks. She could have hatched him.”
Others shared their amusement at how closely their expressions aligned, with one adding, “Her hair is exactly like his. Or the other way around,” and another noting, “Donald Trump got that exhale sigh when ending sentences from his mother.” Many commenters were struck by how surreal the resemblance felt.
Donald Trump’s Affection for His Mother
Ahead of Mother’s Day in May 2025, Trump took a moment to speak fondly of his mother during a speech at the White House. “I had a great mother,” he said. “She was such an angel. She could be very tough, I will say. She had her tough moments, some difficult moments. But overall, very, very good. I will tell you, I had a great one.”
In a joint press event with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland last July, Trump also reflected on his mother’s deep love for Scotland and her admiration for Queen Elizabeth II. He shared, “Whenever the Queen was on television, she wanted to watch. And religiously, she’d come back to Scotland once a year, with my sister, Maryanne… they loved this part of the world.”
