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SMOKE AND MIRRORS

This bizarre unexplained photo of Donald Trump’s running mate is freaking people out

Mike Pence tweeted a snap of himself, his wife Karen and daughter Charlotte eating at Chili’s in New York on Saturday

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A SEEMINGLY-INNOCENT photograph of Donald Trump’s running mate enjoying a meal out with his family has sent the internet into a frenzy.

At first glance the candid snap appears to show Mike Pence, the 57-year-old Governor of Indiana, eating at Chili’s in New York with his wife Karen, also 57, and daughter Charlotte.

 Mike Pence tweeted this candid family snap on Saturday
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Mike Pence tweeted this candid family snap on SaturdayCredit: Twitter

But on a closer inspection something is wrong - very wrong.

The picture shows the trio sitting in a burgundy leather booth, positioned next to a mirror, while tucking into nachos and dips.

While Mike and Karen’s reflection can be seen in the nearby mirror, Charlotte’s is non-existent.

 Eagle-eyed Twitter users questioned Charlotte's missing reflection
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Eagle-eyed Twitter users questioned Charlotte's missing reflectionCredit: Twitter
 The picture caused a stir online
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The picture caused a stir onlineCredit: Twitter

This has caused some Twitter users to question if the youngster is a vampire or even a ghost.

Taking to the social media website Sebastian Murdock commented: “Sir I don’t mean to be rude but your daughter might be a vampire just sayin.”

Another shocked user added: “Where is the reflection of the woman in white? Does Chili’s cause people to become vampires?!”

While another eagle-eyed contributor said: “The woman has no reflection. Explain.”

 Mike Pence is Donald Trump's running mate
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Mike Pence is Donald Trump's running mateCredit: Splash News

While the missing reflection could be explained as a visual trick – Charlotte is petite and appears to be leaning forwards – her voluminous curly hair can’t be seen in the mirror either.

Some Twitter users have questioned if she's been Photoshopped in.

Jan Siegel wrote: “She was shopped in (I’m guessing) to improve his family cred. She probably doesn’t speak to him in real life!"

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