Former President Donald Trump displayed a significantly darker hairstyle while stepping off Air Force One on Friday, ahead of the Labor Day weekend. The former president, 80, landed in Morristown, New Jersey, before proceeding to his golf course in Bedminster.
Trump's iconic coiffure, often described as golden blonde, appeared a dusky, almost brown hue on this occasion. This latest appearance comes weeks after his hair drew considerable attention at an event in Las Vegas on August 5. During that appearance, his voluminous blonde locks were a major topic of online discussion and media coverage.
Michael Wolff, a biographer of Trump, stated on the "Inside Trump's Head" podcast that the former president utilizes a "hair kit" containing various shades of hairpieces. "He has somebody who's following, and there have been a couple of people over, certainly over the political years, who've carried the patch kit," Wolff claimed.
Trump himself has previously addressed public attention on his hair. In 2018, at the Conservative Political Action Conference, he remarked, "I try like hell to hide my bald spot, folks. I work hard at it." That same year, his physician confirmed he was taking medication to address male-pattern baldness, according to USA Today.
Wolff's account suggests the use of portable hairpieces dates back to at least Trump's first presidential term. He described how Ivanka Trump, who served as a close aide, once shared her perspective on the styling process. Wolff recounted in his book "Fire and Fury" how Ivanka described the effort involved in teasing, pulling, and fluffing her father's hair to create his distinctive look.
The former president's recent hair changes have generated numerous reactions on social media platforms. Comments ranged from comparisons to "'70s game show hosts" to speculation about new hairpieces, with some users observing the reactions of those around him, such as a service member.
Trump is expected to spend the weekend at his Bedminster golf course before returning to Washington D.C. on Monday. The attention on his hair continues a trend from previous public appearances where his appearance has sometimes overshadowed his stated remarks.