Trump's hair color change draws discussion

President Donald Trump's hair has once again become a focal point of public discussion after he appeared with a noticeably darker hairstyle while traveling to New Jersey on September 5, 2026. The change came just days after the president publicly denied wearing a wig at a White House event, and weeks after a previous appearance with unusually voluminous blonde hair had sparked similar speculation. Photos from his departure on Air Force One showed Trump with hair that appeared closer to brunette and less voluminous than in recent appearances. He was traveling to his golf club in Bedminster for the Labor Day weekend. The new look prompted a wave of reactions on social media, with users comparing the style to a 1970s game show host and questioning the sudden shift. Some observers suggested the change might be a deliberate distraction from other criticism, while others simply noted the contrast with his signature blonde coiffure. The incident is the latest in a series of changes to Trump's hairstyle that have drawn attention over the summer. In early August, he appeared in Las Vegas with a fuller, brighter blonde look that fueled speculation about a hairpiece.