What was meant to be a proud moment for Donald Trump has taken a surprising twist — and this time, it’s not about politics but about his hair.
After Time Magazine released its latest cover celebrating the former president’s peace deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump’s focus wasn’t on the glowing article or the historic event.
Instead, he was furious about how the magazine portrayed his hair — or rather, how it seemed to vanish altogether.
A Celebration of Peace Turns Into a Photo Controversy
The Time cover was meant to highlight a monumental diplomatic milestone — Trump’s signing of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that ended the bloody two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The historic signing took place in Egypt, where world leaders gathered to witness what Trump called “the dawn of a new era” in the Middle East.
But the cover photo stole the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
The image, taken from a low angle with bright lighting, made Trump appear as though he had no hair at all.
The unusual visual quickly became a talking point, overshadowing the praise-filled feature that accompanied it.
Trump’s Late-Night Reaction on Truth Social
Never one to stay silent, Trump took to Truth Social around 1:30 a.m. to vent his frustration.
“Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time,” he fumed.
He went on to describe the photo in detail, accusing the magazine of digitally altering his appearance.
“They ‘disappeared’ my hair,” he complained, “and then had something floating on top of my head that looked like a floating crown, but an extremely small one.”
Trump added that he has always disliked photos taken from below and called this one “super bad,” questioning, “What are they doing, and why?”
Time Magazine Praises His Diplomatic Feat
Ironically, while Trump raged about the photo, the article itself couldn’t have been more flattering.
On social media, Time described his peace deal as “the signature achievement” of his second term, emphasizing how the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners marked a major turning point in the Middle East.
“The living Israeli hostages held in Gaza have been freed under the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan,” the magazine wrote, adding that the deal could redefine the region’s strategic future.
A Call for Peace and Reconstruction
During his speech before Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, Trump took on a more diplomatic tone.
He congratulated Israeli leaders, saying, “You’ve won. Now it is time to translate these victories against terrorists on the battlefield into the ultimate prize of peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East.”
He also pledged to assist in rebuilding Gaza and urged Palestinians to “turn forever from the path of terror and violence.”
His remarks reflected his hope that the peace deal would bring lasting stability after decades of bloodshed.
Supporters Defend Trump and Mock the Magazine
Trump wasn’t the only one upset about the cover. His supporters quickly rallied behind him, criticizing Time Magazine for using an unflattering image during such a defining moment.
Kari Lake, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global and a vocal Trump ally, went a step further.
She posted a photoshopped “corrected” version of the cover on X, showing Trump facing forward with his trademark hair fully visible.
The mock headline read: “Trump’s Triumph: Bringing Peace to the World.”
What’s Next for Trump’s Peace Legacy?
While the photo controversy has sparked plenty of chatter, the peace deal itself may stand as one of Trump’s most significant political achievements.
Whether people remember the deal or the hair debate first, one thing is certain — Trump knows how to stay in the spotlight, even when he wishes the camera angle had been a little kinder.