Former President Donald Trump displayed a notably darker hair color as he stepped off Air Force One on Friday, arriving in Morristown, New Jersey. The change comes weeks after a previous appearance in Las Vegas where his hair was described as having a more voluminous and lighter hue.
Trump, 80, arrived in New Jersey ahead of the Labor Day weekend, which he planned to spend at his golf course in Bedminster. The latest hairstyle, appearing almost brown, contrasts with his signature blonde comb-over and has again drawn significant attention online.
This latest hair transformation follows a recent viral moment from August 5, when Trump spoke at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. His appearance then, characterized by a fuller and lighter blonde style, led to widespread speculation about a potential "glow-up" and prompted discussions about hairpieces or wigs.
Biographer Michael Wolff commented on the former president's grooming habits in an interview on the Inside Trump's Head podcast. Wolff claimed that Trump travels with a "hair kit" containing various shades of hair patches, suggesting a deliberate approach to maintaining his coiffure. He indicated that this practice dates back to Trump's first term, with aides like Ivanka Trump previously involved in managing his styling.
Trump himself has previously addressed his hair. In 2018, he acknowledged efforts to conceal bald spots, stating at the Conservative Political Action Conference, "I try like hell to hide my bald spot, folks. I work hard at it." That same year, his physician confirmed that Trump was taking medication to address male-pattern baldness, according to USA Today.
Online commentary on Trump's most recent hair change was varied. Users on X, formerly Twitter, offered a range of reactions, with some comparing his look to a "'70s game show host" and others speculating about the use of a "new rug."