Ever found yourself curious about the secret behind former U.S. President Donald Trump’s famously unique hair?
Probably not—but he’s gone ahead and revealed it anyway, right as a new executive order takes effect.
Amid market turbulence following a temporary 90-day pause on tariffs, Trump took a surprising detour from economic matters to share what keeps his hair looking so “beautiful.”
While the U.S. has been in a back-and-forth tariff tug-of-war with global trade partners, under Trump’s rallying cry to “Make America Wealthy Again,” a rather unexpected topic stole the spotlight: water pressure. Yes, really.
Just a week earlier, on April 2, Trump announced that nearly 60 countries would face a minimum 10% tariff on goods imported into the U.S. The announcement, made during his “Liberation Day” speech, triggered a dramatic $2 trillion drop in the stock market in just 25 seconds.
Despite the backlash, Trump stood firm on his economic strategy.
But as the dust settled, he made headlines again—this time not for policy, but for personal grooming.
On April 9, speaking from the Oval Office, Trump declared a revision to the federal definition of “shower head,” claiming it would reverse what he called the “Obama-Biden war on water pressure.”
He argued that America’s water-conservation rules have gone too far, limiting water pressure in showers, sinks, and toilets. And apparently, that’s been quite the issue for his hair routine.
“In my case, I like to take a nice shower to take care of my beautiful hair,” Trump said while signing the executive order.
The rule change, according to the White House, will apply broadly to home appliances, including toilets and sinks. Trump vented his frustration with the current standards, saying, “I have to stand under the shower for 15 minutes until it gets wet. It comes out drip, drip, drip. It’s ridiculous.”
A White House statement claimed that by “restoring shower freedom,” Trump was staying true to his pledge to cut unnecessary regulations and prioritize American consumers.
This isn’t the first time Trump has voiced annoyance over low water pressure. In 2019, he complained that people had to flush toilets up to 15 times instead of once. In 2023, he aimed at new homes with restricted water flow, saying developers were being held back by regulations.
He also pointed out how, in some cases, barely any water comes out at all—whether you’re washing hands, doing the dishes, or trying to shower. “You end up having to wash your hands five times longer,” he added.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get more offbeat, Trump hinted at another goal for the future: bringing back plastic straws. He criticized paper alternatives for falling apart in drinks, calling them ineffective.
So, between tariffs and trade policies, we now know: water pressure and plastic straws are also on Trump’s agenda. Stay tuned.
