06.09.2026 16:30
US President Donald Trump appeared before the cameras in a manner quite different from his usual look. Trump, known for years for his iconic blond hair, saw his hair turn brown overnight. This left onlookers astonished, while claims that Trump wears a wig have reignited.
US President Donald Trump has made headlines this time not for his political statements, but for a striking change in his appearance. Trump's blonde hair, which has been synonymous with him for years, was seen in the latest photos taken in New Jersey to have noticeably darkened to a shade close to brown. Those who saw Trump's latest look expressed their astonishment at the change in his hair.
HE STEPPED OFF AIR FORCE ONE, ALL ATTENTION TURNED TO HIS HAIR
Trump arrived at Morristown Airport in New Jersey on Friday, September 4, aboard Air Force One. Wearing a navy blue suit and a yellow tie, Trump waved to journalists after getting off the plane. However, in the images captured by cameras, it was noticeable that his usual golden blonde hair was a much darker color and that his hairstyle also appeared different.
The change in Trump's hair quickly became one of the most talked-about topics on social media. While journalist Aaron Rupar shared the images and questioned what had happened to Trump's hair, journalist Yashar Ali stated that he had personally obtained the photos via Getty Images and found the images hard to believe.
"TRUMP IS NOW A BRUNETTE!"
Social media users flooded Trump's new look with comments. Journalist Molly Jong-Fast drew attention to the change in Trump's hair color, commenting, "Trump is now a brunette!"
HE WAS COMPARED TO A FAMOUS ACTOR
Some users compared the new hairstyle to different names. Author Anne Lamott stated that she liked Trump's new look and compared him to former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan. Other users found the new hairstyle quite different from his previous appearance.
THE WIG DEBATE HAS BEEN REIGNITED
Debates over Trump's hair are not new, in fact. The US President has long been the subject of claims about whether his hair is real and whether he wears a wig.
Just a few days ago, Trump argued at a White House event that he does not wear a wig. Citing the strong wind that occurred during a rally in Ohio in 2024 as an example, Trump said that if he wore a wig, his hair would have blown away.
Trump's biographer, Michael Wolff, however, has put forward quite different details about the president's hair. Wolff claimed that Trump carries a special "hair kit" containing hairpieces in different colors and that these are used when necessary. However, these claims do not prove that Trump's new look results from a hairpiece.
WHETHER IT IS PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY IS UNCLEAR
The reason why Trump's hair color has darkened so much has not yet been clarified. There has been no official statement as to whether the new look results from hair dye, hair styling products, lighting conditions, a different styling technique, or any other treatment.
Trump's new hair also became a subject of curiosity during his weekend schedule in New Jersey. Playing golf with Fox News host Bret Baier at the golf club in Bedminster, Trump this time hid his new hair under a red MAGA hat.
Trump's hair, one of the most distinctive parts of his unchanging image over the years, has come to the fore for the second time in recent weeks. Having drawn attention with his fuller and different-looking blonde hair in Las Vegas last month, Trump's appearance, now approaching dark brown, has brought the question "What's happening to Trump's hair?" back to the forefront on social media.