Speculation Arises Over President Trump's Hair After September Appearance
Photos of President Donald Trump exiting Air Force One on Sept. 4 showed his hair appearing darker, prompting online debate and renewed comments about whether he uses a wig.
President Donald Trump was photographed leaving Air Force One in New Jersey on Sept. 4, and the images showed his hair appearing darker than his usual blonde shade. The pictures, taken at Morristown Municipal Airport, sparked a wave of commentary on social media about the possible change in color or styling.
Trump previously denied rumors that he wears a wig, stating at a campaign rally on Sept. 2, "I don’t wear a wig. 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."
The appearance coincided with heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, which have contributed to rising fuel prices over the Labor Day weekend.
Online users debated the photos, with some attributing the difference to lighting or camera angles. Social media commentator Yashar Ali noted that he had to retrieve the images from Getty Images to assess them. Jeopardy! champion Hemant Mehta posted a sarcastic remark about the situation.
The president's hair has been a recurring topic of public interest; comedian Rosie O'Donnell previously suggested it might be a wig, and journalist Aaron Rupar raised similar questions after an August appearance in Las Vegas. In 2017, Trump's former physician disclosed that the president took finasteride, a medication commonly prescribed for hair loss, among other drugs.