President Donald Trump recently addressed rumors about his hair during a speech in the Rose Garden, sharing a story he claims proves he does not wear a wig. The president, known for his distinctive blonde hair, has faced online mockery over the past few years, particularly when a noticeable bald spot appeared during a White House event with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and again during a May event focused on maternal healthcare. In early August, Trump appeared with a notably fuller and blonder hairdo, sparking speculation among critics that he might be wearing a weave, while supporters praised the change as a sign of looking younger. During the Rose Garden event, Trump recounted a March 2024 rally in Ohio where he said strong winds blew away teleprompters as he approached the podium. He used the moment to argue that if he wore a wig, it would have been blown off by the wind. However, photos from the event show Trump wearing a red MAGA baseball cap, which would have concealed his hair and made it impossible to confirm whether it was affected by the wind. This detail raises questions about the accuracy of his account. Trump has previously attempted to address the wig rumors. During the 2016 presidential campaign, he appeared on The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon, allowing the comedian to run his fingers through his hair to prove it was real. Fallon later expressed regret over participating in the moment, which became a viral sensation. In 2018, journalist Michael Wolff’s book Fire and Fury detailed the process behind Trump’s hairstyle, citing insights from his daughter Ivanka. She described how her father maintains his look using a combination of hair dye and styling techniques, including a surgically reduced scalp area surrounded by hair that is styled to create the appearance of a full head of hair. Trump’s estranged niece, Mary Trump, recently commented on his recent hair transformation, noting that his father, Fred Trump, had also struggled with hair loss later in life. While she did not comment on the appearance of her uncle’s new look, she compared it to the character "Herby the Dentist" from the 1964 animated film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a reference that suggests she found the change somewhat unusual.