The country’s leader, who lives with an incurable skin condition, has openly described having “beautiful white skin.” Here are some times the politician who has faced claims of using makeup was photographed in public without it.
He has also been accused of wearing makeup, and he has praised his skin tone. Here are four times the politician was seen playing golf in public without the makeup people claim he uses.
2022
In July 2022, Donald Trump was photographed at the LIV Golf Invitational in Bedminster wearing a white polo and red cap. His face showed uneven skin tones, with no clear signs of makeup.
Wearing his signature red cap and white polo, Donald Trump stands on the golf course with hands on his hips. His cheeks and jawline appear noticeably red, contrasting with the pale skin on his neck.
Donald Trump walks alongside his son, Eric Trump, during the tournament, holding a club mid-air. His face shows visible redness around the cheeks and nose, while the rest of his skin looks lighter.
Donald Trump appears relaxed, mid-stride, holding a club with one hand while smiling slightly. The uneven skin tones are clear, especially around his chin and temples.
Seated in a golf cart, Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up with a serious look on his face. The color difference between his face and neck is visible under the daylight.
In a close-up as he drives the cart, Donald Trump’s skin appears flushed around the cheeks and eyes, with paler areas near his ears and collar. His shirt remains open at the neck, revealing more contrast in tone.
2023
At the LIV Golf Invitational in Sterling, Virginia, on May 25, Donald Trump stands in sunlight wearing a red “Make America Great Again” cap and a white collared jacket. His cheeks and nose appear deeply flushed, while his neck looks much lighter.
In another shot from the same day, Donald Trump faces the camera with a calm expression. The red tones on his face are especially clear around his cheeks, contrasting with the pale skin near his collar.
On May 26, Donald Trump watches from a shaded area wearing the same red hat and white shirt. His skin tone looks more even in the dimmer light, though the red coloring is still strong near his cheeks.
At the Bedminster event in New Jersey on August 11, Donald Trump sits inside a golf cart wearing a white polo with a presidential emblem. His face appears redder than his neck, especially under the bright outdoor light.
On August 13, Donald Trump stands near a railing at the 18th green, giving a thumbs-up. The redness in his face remains visible, with lighter tones around the edges of his jaw and neck.
Later that same day, Donald Trump is seen at the first tee standing beside attorney Alina Habba. The sunlight makes the color difference even clearer, showing flushed skin on his face and pale arms.
During a campaign rally on November 1, 2024, Trump commented on his skin tone in front of a cheering crowd. The businessman said:
“That beautiful white skin that I have would be nice and tan. I’ve got the whitest skin cause I never have time to go out in the sun.”
Alleged Use of Makeup and Tanning
People have often talked about Trump’s face looking very orange. Some believe he uses a tanning bed — an idea shared by Omarosa Manigault in her book, though the White House denied it.
His eyes sometimes look lighter than the rest of his face, which some say could be from wearing goggles during tanning. One White House official said his skin just looks that way because of “good genes.”
Trump has also been linked to using makeup. His face, ears, and neck sometimes appear in different shades, which has drawn a lot of attention. Reports claim he used a brand called Bronx Colors, and his shirts often had orange stains on the collar, prompting staff to frequently bring him clean replacements.
Further details about Trump’s skin were shared when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt released the results of his annual physical in April 2025.
The report, issued by the physician to the president, noted two skin-related conditions: well-managed rosacea and actinic keratosis. It also mentioned that he uses mometasone cream as needed to treat his skin.
Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that causes redness on the face and sometimes the eyes. It often affects the nose, cheeks, and forehead, and can include swelling or small pimples.
The condition usually begins after age 30 and may flare up periodically throughout life. While there is no cure, treatments such as creams, lotions, and prescribed medication can help ease the symptoms and manage discomfort.
Managing rosacea often involves identifying triggers, as flare-ups can occur at any time. People living with rosacea usually have specific triggers that cause their symptoms to return or get worse.
The exact cause of rosacea isn’t known, but several factors may contribute. These include abnormalities in blood vessels, dysfunction in the immune or nervous system, an overgrowth of natural skin mites (Demodex), infection with H. pylori bacteria, or irregularities in a skin-protecting protein called cathelicidin.
Donald Trump has been open about his skin tone, even making public remarks about his appearance. Medical records confirmed he has rosacea and actinic keratosis, both of which affect skin color and texture.
Over the years, he has used antibiotics and prescribed creams to manage the condition. While the cause of rosacea remains unclear, its symptoms and treatment have been consistent parts of his health care.
