US President Donald Trump’s hair has once again become a hot topic on social media. Usually seen in a golden blond shade, Trump’s hair appeared noticeably darker this time, sparking widespread discussion among internet users. The change was noted after Trump stepped off Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, where his hair looked considerably darker than usual. Trump had arrived there en route to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster for the weekend.
Known for his signature forward-swept style in golden blond, Trump’s near-brown hair this time drew everyone’s attention. Just a few weeks earlier, when he had appeared in Las Vegas, his hair looked notably fuller and distinctly blond, prompting discussion over what could explain such a sudden change. As soon as the darker hair was spotted, comments flooded social media. Some users expressed disbelief over whether this was really Trump’s new look, with one internet user commenting that they had compared the photos to Getty Images and still found it hard to believe.
Trump himself, however, had already denied rumors that he wears a wig, addressing the claim directly on September 2. Referring to a rally during his 2024 election campaign, he made clear that he does not wear a wig, joking that if he did, it wouldn’t have stayed in place for as long as it did during that event. Trump rarely changes his hairstyle, though there have been occasions in the past when he did.
In 2019, when Trump attended a church event in Virginia, his hair appeared combed back, a marked departure from his usual style. The look sparked comparisons to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s hairstyle at the time. However, the new look did not last long — Trump reverted to his familiar, longstanding hairstyle later that same day.
Discussions around Trump’s hair predate his presidency. Some had previously speculated that he wears a wig or had undergone surgery to address hair thinning. Similar references to his hair surfaced during the divorce proceedings involving his first wife. During his 2016 presidential campaign, however, Trump made efforts to demonstrate that his hair was, in fact, real.