Trump claims Time magazine ‘disappeared my hair’ in cover photo


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Time photo

President Trump criticized the new Time magazine cover of him in a post on Truth Social, saying it “disappeared my hair.”

Time article

The photo accompanies an article detailing Trump’s work on the Israel-Hamas peace plan and the recent hostage release.

Middle East achievement

In the article, Time said the peace deal could become a signature achievement of Trump’s second term.


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President Donald Trump called out Time magazine on Truth Social early Tuesday, after the magazine released its latest cover photo featuring the president. The president complimented the article before saying the magazine “disappeared” his hair. 

“Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time,” Trump wrote in the post. “They ‘disappeared’ my hair, and then had something floating on top of my head that looked like a floating crown, but an extremely small one. Really weird!”

The photo shows a side-angle of Trump from the chest up, taken from a lower angle. The president said he typically does not like having pictures taken from low angles, adding the Time photo is especially bad. 

“What are they doing, and why?” Trump wrote.

The article from Time

The photo accompanies a new article about Trump’s Israel-Hamas peace plan and the recent hostage release.

On Monday, Hamas released all 20 living hostages back to Israel, an effort required under the plan that Trump helped broker. The group has yet to return all the remains of other hostages, but agreed to phase one of the plan. 

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The president spent Monday in Israel and Egypt, speaking to the Israeli parliament and attending the signing of an official peace deal.  

Time notes that the plan may become a signature achievement of Trump’s second term, and could mark a strategic turning point in the Middle East.

Alan Judd (Content Editor) contributed to this report.
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Why this story matters

The coverage of President Donald Trump on the cover of Time magazine following his role in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire highlights the interplay between political achievements, media representation, and the president's sensitivity toward his public image.

Media portrayal

How public figures are depicted by major outlets shapes public perception and can become a focal point for controversy, as President Trump’s reaction to the Time magazine cover demonstrates.

Diplomatic achievements

President Trump's role in negotiating the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is positioned by various sources as a potential milestone in his term, reflecting on his administration's influence in Middle East peace efforts.

Political image management

The president’s public critique of the magazine photo underscores how leaders actively manage personal branding and react to representations they perceive as unflattering, influencing both supporter narratives and broader media discussions.

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Community reaction

Many Trump supporters called the photo choice by Time 'deliberate,' 'unflattering,' or even 'evil,' as reported by Metro and other outlets. Some attempted to edit the photo or express support for Trump online.

Context corner

Time magazine frequently features political figures and has a history of both positive and controversial covers. Trump has been on the cover multiple times and has publicly objected to cover images in the past.

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Key points from the Left

  • Donald Trump criticized Time magazine's cover photo of him as possibly "the worst of all time" while discussing his peace efforts in the Middle East.
  • The cover photo features Trump with the sun behind his head, making his hair difficult to see, which he described as "a super bad picture."

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Key points from the Center

  • President Donald Trump expressed displeasure with Time Magazine's cover photo of him, calling it the 'Worst of All Time.

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