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White House Won’t Explain Trump’s Darker Hair

9/7/2026

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Summary

Trump Sports Darker Hair

U.S. President Donald Trump displayed noticeably darker hair when stepping off Air Force One on Sept. 4, 2026.
The White House offered no explanation and did not confirm any hair dye or styling change.
Trump denied wearing a wig at a Rose Garden dinner on Sept. 2, repeating his earlier claim.
Michael Wolff said Trump keeps a patch kit of matching hair tufts applied with paste since his first term.

Summary

Trump Golfing

President Donald Trump spent the weekend golfing at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey.
Trump played a round with Fox News anchor Bret Baier and National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton.
Fox News announced longtime host Maria Bartiromo’s immediate departure as a “business decision.”
Trump praised Bartiromo on Truth Social, calling her “a total professional, a true warrior.”
Michael Solakiewicz posted the group photo on Instagram.

History

Historical Context

In early 2004 NBC launched The Apprentice, a reality series created by Mark Burnett that placed real-estate magnate Donald Trump as executive producer and host. The 16-contestant debut drew an average of 20.7 million weekly viewers and a 28 million-strong finale, making it the year’s top new show. Its success sparked an international franchise and cemented Trump’s national media profile.

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Trump Sports Darker Hair

U.S. President Donald Trump displayed noticeably darker hair when stepping off Air Force One on Sept. 4, 2026.
The White House offered no explanation and did not confirm any hair dye or styling change.
Trump denied wearing a wig at a Rose Garden dinner on Sept. 2, repeating his earlier claim.
Michael Wolff said Trump keeps a patch kit of matching hair tufts applied with paste since his first term.

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