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Trump Debuts Darker Hair, Sparks Online Buzz
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In Short: President Donald Trump appeared to change his hair color, sparking widespread speculation on social media.
President Donald Trump appeared to debut a darker hair color on Friday, sparking a flurry of reaction on social media. According to reports, Trump was photographed arriving at Morristown Municipal Airport with a noticeably darker, more brunette look, prompting a flood of reactions across platforms. "Trump becoming a brunette was definitely not on my 2026 bingo card," one user wrote on X, highlighting the unexpected nature of the change. The online speculation comes just days after Trump pushed back on allegations that he wears a wig, pointing to a windy 2024 campaign rally in Ohio where he appeared with a different hairstyle.
Photos shared on Instagram by internet personality Michael Solakiewicz showed Trump golfing Saturday in a red hat that covered most of his hair, making it difficult to tell whether the darker look remained. Known for his signature blond hairstyle, Trump's appearance has rarely made noticeable changes while in office. In 2019, he sparked similar speculation after appearing with what looked like a slicked-back hairstyle during a surprise visit to a Virginia church. The White House has not publicly explained the apparent transformation, and there has been no confirmation that Donald has dyed his hair or permanently changed its style.
The following day, Trump was photographed playing golf at his Bedminster club wearing a red baseball cap, keeping much of his hair concealed. Nevertheless, the photographs quickly circulated online, leading to further speculation. In a 2011 interview, Trump revealed that he washed his hair with Head & Shoulders before allowing it to dry naturally for around an hour. The 80-year-old president arrived in Morristown, New Jersey, on Friday with his famous blond locks appearing considerably darker than usual, while his instantly recognizable side part also appeared to have been flipped to the opposite side.
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- Trump spoke to reporters later in the day wearing his usual hairdo.
- The following year, he famously allowed Jimmy Fallon to ruffle his hair during an appearance on The Tonight Show.