Former President Donald Trump was observed with what appeared to be a noticeably darker hair color on Friday as he disembarked Air Force One in New Jersey, en route to his Bedminster golf club for the weekend. This change quickly ignited considerable discussion across social media platforms.
Typically recognized for his distinctive blond coiffure, photographs captured Mr. Trump's arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport displaying a hue that seemed more akin to brunette, eliciting a flurry of responses online.
Social Media Reacts to Apparent Change
Users on platforms like X remarked on the apparent transformation. One individual commented, “Trump becoming a brunette was definitely not on my 2026 bingo card.” Another post observed, “This was Donald Trump yesterday while departing to New Jersey for the weekend! Look at the appearance of his hair! Is he getting a new hair color?” A third user quipped, “Seems brown is the new blonde ...,” while another simply stated, “Trump is now a brunette!”
Subsequent images posted on Instagram by online personality Michael Solakiewicz depicted Mr. Trump golfing on Saturday. In these photos, he wore a red hat that largely obscured his hair, making it challenging to ascertain if the darker shade persisted.
Prior Remarks on Hair
This wave of online discussion follows remarks made by Mr. Trump just days prior, where he refuted claims of wearing a wig. He referenced a particularly windy 2024 campaign rally in Ohio to support his assertion.
“I don’t wear a wig,” Mr. Trump stated on Wednesday. “But that night, they found out I did not wear a wig because if you did, it was not going to be on your head very long.”
Past Appearance Shifts
Throughout his time in public office, significant alterations to his personal appearance have been uncommon for the former president.
In 2019, he similarly drew attention when he sported what appeared to be a slicked-back hairstyle during an unannounced visit to a church in Virginia.
However, that particular style was brief; later the same day, Mr. Trump was observed by reporters with his customary hairdo.