Donald Trump's Hair Color Sparks Social Media Discussion
2 sources across 2 countries · India · Italy
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- The Indian Express
- Corriere della Sera
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United States President Donald Trump's hair appeared noticeably darker and less voluminous as he traveled to New Jersey for a weekend of golf. The change was observed as he stepped off Air Force One in Morristown and later as he boarded the aircraft at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. This appearance follows a recent dinner at the White House Rose Garden where Trump told guests that he does not wear a wig. He has made similar denials in the past, including during a 2015 rally and at a 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference.
Social media users reacted to the darker style by comparing it to Rudy Giuliani and a 1970s game show host. Some users suggested the change was a deliberate distraction from previous criticisms of his appearance. Other context regarding the president's hair includes claims from biographer Michael Wolff that Trump travels with hair patches and a report from 2017 where former doctor Harold Bornstein stated Trump used medication for male pattern hair loss.
How each side framed it
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- The center lean outlet provided extensive context regarding past denials, biographer claims, and specific social media reactions.
- Centre-right
- The center-right lean outlet focused primarily on the visual observation of the hair color and the president's travel schedule.
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