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The Internet Is Losing It Over Donald Trump's 'Ridiculous' Botched Fake Tan At A Public Appearance And Compare Him To An 'Orange Sherbet'

May 17, 2025 by Abigail Connolly
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One of the most crucial parts of President Donald Trump’s signature look is his super tan skin, which some internet users believe has reached the next level.

During some of his recent public appearances, people from all over could not get over just how orange the president’s skin looked and felt that he had reached ‘botched’ territory. Specific photos show angles of his face that reveal the color of his skin, which must come from some kind of spray tan or makeup product. While the businessman has dealt with comments on his artificial-looking tan in the past, he’s never revealed what exactly he does to achieve his skin color, which many would now argue is straight-up orange. Read more about what the internet is saying about the president’s evolved skin tone below.

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New Photos Of Donald Trump Accentuate His Alleged Spray Tan

The controversial political figure has been hard at work in making his administration one of a kind and, therefore, has been in the media non-stop. Photos of him taken in the Oval Office and other parts of the world are being released constantly, and people online can't help but notice how much the tone and shade of his skin has evolved over the years.

 

Since making his way into presidential politics, the 78-year-old has been called out for his orange-toned skin, which he likely achieves through spray tans or makeup. While it's not unusual for a public figure to use certain appearance tricks like spray tanning, Donald's tanning color of choice is unique, as it's quite orange and warm compared to his natural fair skin tone.

 

Despite numerous people and critics calling him out on his "horrible" skin, the president has chosen to keep it, as it's become a part of his signature look, along with his blonde combover, which people have long speculated is a toupee. However, new photos of him in the White House released earlier last week were shared on social media, and people couldn't help but notice how drastically darkened his skin looked.

 

Additionally, in a photo of the president standing outside that was shared on X, it's clear that his spray tan ends at a certain point on his face and creates a harsh contrast against his natural, paler skin tone.

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Fans Say Donald Trump Looks 'Orange' In His New Photos

For years, the president has been referred to as the "orange man" or a "Cheeto," and it looks like people are not ready to stop calling him out on his poor spray tan job, especially after newer photos of him have been released looking especially bright. One X user compared Donald to "orange sherbert," and another compared him to an "Oompa Loopa" from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

 

"Who the heck is around him that lets him go out in public like this?" asked the same user.

 

"That orange hue is so wild," added another.

 

When similar photos of the 47th president were shared on other social media platforms like Instagram, people also weighed in on his skin there.

 

"My orange president," wrote an Instagram user.

 

"He either uses makeup or a tanning lamp on his face," speculated an Instagram user. "[It] has always looked ridiculous! Orange face [and] white ears."

 

While President Trump has occasionally made remarks about his skin in the past, he's never explicitly come out and said whether or not he gets spray tans or wears tanning makeup in an attempt to improve his appearance. The contrasting streaks on his face make the answer abundantly clear for some, but we'll never really know what the president is doing to his face until he decides to talk about it.

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Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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