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Trump attempts to dispel speculation about his hair with rally anecdote that does not quite add up
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump addressed speculation about wearing a wig by recounting a windy event in Ohio where his hair would have been blown off if it were fake, though photos show he wore a cap that day, casting doubt on his story.
- Trump's hair has been a subject of public and internet scrutiny during his second term, with observations of thinning and sudden changes in color and volume sparking rumors of a weave or hairpiece.
- In 2016, Trump famously allowed Jimmy Fallon to ruffle his hair on The Tonight Show to prove it was real, a moment the host later regretted.
- Michael Wolff’s 2018 book "Fire and Fury" described the intricate styling behind Trump’s hair, including scalp reduction surgery and strategic hair arrangement, based on Ivanka Trump’s insights.
- Trump’s niece Mary Trump commented on his recent hair changes, likening his appearance humorously to a character from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," reflecting family awareness of hair loss concerns.
