Trump’s ‘new haircut’ takes internet by storm

US President-elect Donald Trump recently caught the internet’s attention due to his “new hairstyle”, sparking speculation among social media users.

In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by supporter Michael Solakiewicz, the president-elect, 78, was seen sporting a golfing attire, including a branded Trump polo shirt, at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.

Trump’s hair in the 21-second clip appears significantly flatter or shorter — a stark contrast from the iconic bouffant hairstyle that has been a key feature of his public persona for decades.

The incoming president walks into a room to applause from his audience. He briefly stops to ask, “Is everybody having a good time?” prompting cheers, then jokingly says, “Is everybody a Republican?” earning him more applause.

It is unclear if Trump, who at a press conference on Monday was sporting his typical style, has changed his look for good or if he had just chosen a more relaxed hairstyle.

At first glance, many believed Trump had undergone a dramatic new haircut, as his hair appeared slicked down in a way that deviated from his usual voluminous style. However, some social media users believe that his supposedly new style was just a consequential bad case of “hat hair”.