Donald Trump’s Hair Fails Him on Live TV at Super Bowl—The Internet Can’t Stop Laughing! See Photos
Donald Trump’s appearance at the 2025 Super Bowl wasn’t about football—it was about his hair. Yes, his hair! The internet exploded with reactions after an unexpected moment during the game revealed a bald spot that had been hidden for years.
Trump made history by becoming the first sitting U.S. President to attend the Super Bowl. He was at Super Bowl LXI in New Orleans on Sunday, but it wasn’t his thoughts on the game or his comments about Brittany Mahomes (the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes) that got people talking. Instead, it was a surprising hair mishap that stole the spotlight.
During the pre-game national anthem, Trump stood up to salute the American flag. As cameras zoomed in on him, they caught a clear view of his thinning scalp. The bald spot, usually hidden under his famous comb-over hairstyle, was now fully visible. This small moment sparked a huge wave of jokes and memes online. People on X (formerly Twitter) quickly started calling it the “BSOTUS” (Bald Spot of the United States).
One user joked, “The back of his head looks like sliced turkey on a barbershop floor.” Another added, “The cover-ups aren’t working anymore.” A third person quipped, “There’ll never be tariffs on hair plugs!”
The internet had a lot of fun with this moment, and it brought up memories of past Trump hair controversies. For example, in 2024, Trump complained about low-flow showerheads, saying they made it hard for him to wash his hair properly.
Trump’s hair has always been a topic of conversation. In her memoir, adult film star Stormy Daniels shared a story about Trump refusing to change his hairstyle, saying his pouffy look was his “trademark” and a symbol of strength, like the biblical figure Samson.
Even before he became president, Trump’s hair was a talking point. In 2006, he attended a wig-themed party and wore a hairpiece that looked exactly like his real hair. For decades, Trump has kept his hair styled in the same way, rarely making any changes. But at the Super Bowl, things were different—his bald spot was on full display, and the internet couldn’t get enough of it.
It wasn’t just his hair that got attention. Trump’s fashion choices were also criticized. He wore his usual ill-fitting blue suit and an extra-long tie, a style that has been mocked for years. His daughter, Ivanka Trump, was also part of the fashion discussion. Her formal, fitted suit seemed more appropriate for a business meeting than for the biggest football game of the year.
For Trump, the Super Bowl was supposed to be another chance to make headlines on his own terms. But instead, his thinning hair and questionable outfit became the main story. The internet had a field day, and Trump’s hair once again became the center of attention.
