Trump Changes His Look: Hair Appears Brown in Photos

Photos of the United States president, Donald Trump, with his hair in a brown tone — quite different from the golden blonde that has been his trademark for decades — went viral on social media this week. The images, captured as he disembarked from Air Force One heading to his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, caught the attention of users and the American press.

What Changed in Trump's Look

According to the New York Post, the photos show Trump descending from the presidential aircraft with his hair in a brownish shade, far from the golden tone he usually displays in public appearances. The contrast was enough to raise doubts among internet users about whether the images had been edited or whether they actually represented a real change in the president's appearance.

The American publication pointed to no official White House explanation for the change, and the episode adds to a long list of speculation about the Republican's appearance over the years.

Reactions on Social Media

The moment quickly took over social media. Journalist Yashar Ali commented that he wouldn't believe in the authenticity of the change "if I didn't know the photo was from Getty Images," reinforcing the genuineness of the photographic record given the case's repercussion.

Meanwhile, writer Anne Lamott made a humorous comparison, saying that the new hair tone reminded her of actor Pierce Brosnan, famous for playing secret agent James Bond, and stated that the new look "greatly rejuvenates" the president.

Comments spread rapidly among political and entertainment profiles, with memes and montages comparing Trump's old photos with the new images, in a mix of curiosity and irony typical of social media when public figures change their appearance.

History of Speculation About the President's Hair

This isn't the first time Trump's hair has become a topic of discussion. Even before taking office, persistent rumors suggested he wore a toupee or had undergone scalp reduction procedures — theories never officially confirmed.

In 2016, during the election campaign, Trump actually allowed host Jimmy Fallon to mess with his hair live on "The Tonight Show," in a segment aimed at proving his hair was natural and ending the speculation. The episode became one of the most talked-about moments of that year's campaign.

Now, almost a decade later, the topic resurfaces — this time not about the style or alleged artificiality of his hair, but about the color that appeared in the most recent photos, reigniting public interest in details about the American president's appearance.

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Source: ANSA