World · 3 September 2026

Trump Denies Wearing Wig Amid Hair Speculation

DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr via Wikimedia Commons (PD US Air Force)

During a speech on Wednesday, President Donald Trump denied wearing a wig, addressing persistent rumours concerning his hair. He stated that powerful winds at a March 2024 rally in Ohio would have dislodged a wig. Trump's denial follows recent discussion prompted by his appearance in Las Vegas in early August with a distinctly blonder, fuller hairstyle.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 17:29

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