Donald Trump has been ruthlessly ridiculed after strong winds resulted in an awkward moment as he disembarked from Marine One earlier this month.

The 80-year-old president was captured on camera leaving the presidential helicopter and walking toward Air Force One for his trip back to the White House from New Jersey. Trump clutched both railings firmly as he came down the steps of Marine One.

After reaching the ground, strong gusts suddenly blew his iconic blonde comb-over upward, exposing a large portion of his scalp. Trump’s hair continued flapping in the wind while his head stayed exposed as he proceeded to the presidential plane. It comes after the cost of Trump’s rumored hairpiece was exposed.

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The moment triggered widespread mockery online. “Holy s—. Trump’s entire head of hair nearly walked off his head with the wind,” anti-MAGA account CALL TO ACTIVISM posted as they circulated the footage on X.

Additional X users swiftly joined in, ridiculing the president. “His hair is desperately trying to escape the tyrant,” one posted. “That is some good glue holding his wig in place,” a second proclaimed.

Following all the speculation and mockery, Mirror US contacted astrology expert TJ Higgs, who explored what Trump might genuinely be experiencing behind the scenes.

Speaking to the publication, TJ explained, “Donald Trump is a Gemini, and if there’s one thing Geminis know how to do, it’s keep people talking. They’re ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, so controversy almost becomes part of their fuel.

“Behind the confidence, though, Geminis are far more aware of public opinion than they let on. He’ll almost certainly have seen the jokes and memes. But instead of retreating, I actually feel he’ll use them as motivation. Gemini energy dislikes being laughed at; it much prefers having the last word.”

TJ elaborated regarding Trump, “Interestingly, if he has changed his hairstyle recently, I don’t believe it’s because the critics have won. Astrologically, it feels much more like someone choosing to take back control of the narrative on their own terms.”

TJ then revealed the Tarot Card representing “Strength,” before clarifying, “Strength tells me he won’t publicly show vulnerability. Even if the comments sting privately.”

“This card is about putting on a brave face, standing firm, and refusing to let critics think they’ve scored a victory. His attitude is likely to be, ‘Tomorrow they’ll be talking about something else,'” she concluded.

Following the Marine One incident, reactions flooded in online. “So that is why he wears that stupid hat,” one user remarked. “Hair Force 1,” another joked. “Even his toupee wants to leave”, a third quipped.