Whether or not so-called “President” Donald Trump manages to finagle his way into having his image placed on a $250 bill (a denomination that doesn’t even exist), he might want to take a second look at the image being suggested for the hypothetical currency, because it shows him with a badly uncoiffed hairdo.
CNN panelist Gretchen Carlson caught the embarrassing hair flaw and mentioned it Thursday evening during an appearance on the network, noting, “I would think Trump would be very upset with his hair, the former Fox News anchor.
“It’s usually perfectly coiffed,” she added, “I think he would not choose this.”
Our panel reacts to the possible $250 bill with Trump’s image. @GretchenCarlson: “I would think Trump would be very upset with his hair.” @PaulRieckhoff: “I’m in no position to talk about hair.” pic.twitter.com/lI2aBrv50x
— Erin Burnett OutFront (@OutFrontCNN) May 29, 2026
Here’s the Treasury Department prototype Carlson was referring to:

Dementia Don does indeed look like he’s been out in a windstorm, doesn’t he? And he’s known to be very prissy and fastidious when it comes to the bird’s nest that sits atop his head.
During a campaign rally in 2018, Donnie remarked, “That’s one of the great things I got. Everybody used to say my hair is phony. It’s not my hair. I’m wearing a hairpiece.”
“They never said that anymore. I’ve been caught in rainstorms, winds 60 miles (95km) an hour.”
Others also weighed in on the matter of Trump’s coif, making sure to turn up the mockery and ridicule.
His image looks like he just emerged from a nasty car wreck. Hair disheveled and bruises all over his face.
— Clare 🇺🇦 (@In2Golf) May 29, 2026
I would think he'd be upset that he looks like a toddler making a mess in his diaper & menacing in that likeness lol
— Paca Whisperer aka Jayme (@SageHillfarms) May 29, 2026
Erin if I get any bill with that idiot’s face on it I will BURN 🔥 IT. 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽
— esp (@esp55716757) May 29, 2026
President Trump always looks out for us, as his new $250 bill is the exact amount St. Peter asks for to enter heaven’s kingdom. pic.twitter.com/6lrvfxjRyr
— Gary Peterson 🇺🇸 (@GaryPetersonUSA) May 28, 2026
MAGA: "We want cheap gas and cheaper groceries!!"
— MM (@adgirlMM) May 29, 2026
Trump: "Here, have my picture on a commemorative $250 bill instead." pic.twitter.com/1kyo5Mb4u4
Trump officials are pressuring the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to make a $250 bill with Trump's portrait.
— Power to the People ☭🕊 (@ProudSocialist) May 28, 2026
70% of Americans can't afford food, housing, and healthcare yet the president wants to put his face on money that none of us have in our wallets. Decaying empire vibes. pic.twitter.com/CBWenc7xuQ
Congress would have to approve the new $250 bill, and no living person has ever been featured on U.S. currency.