Overview

• On Tuesday, President Trump wrote on Truth Social that Time made his hair “disappear” and added a tiny floating crown, calling the cover image “maybe the worst ever.”
• He simultaneously called the feature “a relatively good article,” which centers on his push for a Gaza ceasefire labeled on the cover as “His Triumph.”
• The cover photo appears to have been shot from a low angle with backlighting, and Time posted the image on X on Monday.
• There is no independent confirmation of any digital hair removal beyond Trump’s allegation, and outlets reported no correction or public response from Time.
• The flap comes after years of Trump disputing portrayals of his image, even as Time named him Person of the Year in 2016 and 2024.