Trump's darker hair draws Brosnan comparisons online

Donald Trump appeared with noticeably darker hair, prompting social media users to draw comparisons to actor Pierce Brosnan.

By Middle East Affairs
September 6, 2026
A split image showing a man in a dark navy suit with a gold tie walking on an airport tarmac on the left, and the same man in a beige suit speaking with hand gestures on the right.
Donald Trump's appearance with darker hair (left) prompted online comparisons to actor Pierce Brosnan (right), as social media users noted the similarities in their hair color and styling. (Al Bawaba)
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US President Donald Trump appeared publicly with noticeably darker hair, triggering speculation and jokes on social media. Some users drew comparisons between Trump's new look and Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in the 1990s and early 2000s.

The change in Trump's hair color circulated widely across social media platforms, with users posting side-by-side images and commentary. The exact cause of the change has not been publicly explained.

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