A Reddit user digitally altered a photo of US President Donald Trump, which is now going viral online after the user removed the “orange” skin tone. The change has left many people shocked at how different the POTUS looks without his trademark tan.
The modified photo, which has been widely shared on social media, shows two versions of Trump. One has his typical deep orange look, while the other portrays him with a more natural, lighter skin tone. The difference is so clear that some people claim he appears like a completely different person.
In the original photo, Trump appears with his signature orange skin tone and groomed blond hair. However, the edited version presents him with a lighter and more natural skin tone. His face looks warmer, with a pinkish undertone rather than the bright orange, and the change makes him appear more ordinary, almost like an entirely new man.
"I removed Trump’s orange makeup to see how he looks underneath it," Redditor WhatTheFlux1 wrote.
Public reactions and comments
Online reactions were mixed and divided the internet. A few individuals found the edit humorous, claiming it highlights how makeup and filters are used to shape public images. Others find it disturbing and weird because they have become accustomed to seeing Trump with an orange hue.
One comment joked, “I can’t unsee this now,” while another said the edit makes him look more ordinary and less recognizable.
Someone wrote, "Funny part is he looks more dignified without it," one person wrote. "Older, sure, but at least he's not looking like a Jersey Shore reject." "I think you left too much colour still," another disagreed.
The viral image also sparked debate about how much of what we see in politics and the media is influenced by appearance. Many pointed out that even a simple change in skin tone can alter how people perceive a public figure.
