Trump Goons Reveal Trick Behind His Fluffy New Hair
White House officials attribute President Trump's fuller-looking hair to flattering LED lighting at a recent casino event. The article also reviews the president's long-standing public preoccupation with his hair and past reports regarding his use of hair-loss medication.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of presidential image management and public curiosity regarding the health and vanity of political leaders.
Donald Trump’s suddenly fuller-looking hair set off a wave of online speculation this week, and now White House officials have offered an explanation for his newly fluffy mane.
Trump appeared at an event at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday sporting hair that looked noticeably brighter and more voluminous than his usual carefully arranged style.
“Lighting is everything,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told The Wall Street Journal of the uproar over his appearance, which senior aides are said to have gotten a kick out of. They said the LED setup inside the casino was particularly flattering to the president’s famous hair.
Still, Trump has previously had some pharmaceutical help keeping his locks intact.
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