Wait, Wasn't His Hair Brown?': Trump's Camera-Heavy Welcome Takes a Brutal Turn After He Spent Weeks Trying to Cover Up One Unflattering Detail

Donald Trump’s Dallas trip drew heavy camera coverage and quickly turned into aviation trouble, delays, and a high-profile moment with Marine One. After arriving at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, Sept. 9, he reportedly expected a routine switch between aircraft. Instead, he stayed aboard Marine One for nearly 20 minutes while crews removed an emergency slide from his Air Force One, a move described as a safety check. A Reuters source said personnel accidentally triggered it. Once on the tarmac, online scrutiny focused on his blond comb-over, with visible scalp and thinning areas in strong wind and sunlight. The criticism followed weeks of viral attention to shifting hair coverage, including a later Las Vegas appearance with fuller-looking hair.