I was flipping through some news the other day, and I came across these photos of JD Vance hitting the golf course in Scotland. You know how some images just grab you because they’re so… unexpected? That was this. Here’s JD Vance, our Vice President, out at Trump’s Turnberry Golf Course, decked out in a black mock-neck sweater with the Trump logo, khakis, white golf shoes, and a dark blue Titleist hat. The guy looked like he was ready to take this round seriously, squinting down the fairway with this intense focus. But what really caught my eye—and apparently everyone else’s—was his face. The man was rocking some serious eyeliner vibes, and those gray sideburns? They were stealing the show in a way I don’t think he planned.
It’s funny, you know? You expect a politician to be all buttoned-up, but Vance was out there in Scotland, maybe trying to let loose a bit, and the internet just pounced. I mean, I get it. The eyeliner thing has been a topic for a while now—people have been whispering about it since his Senate days. But seeing it in these action shots, with him mid-swing, looking like he’s about to conquer the course? It’s almost too much. I couldn’t help but wonder if he leaned into it on purpose, like, “Yeah, I’m owning this look.” Or maybe it’s just the lighting playing tricks. Either way, it’s got people talking.
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The Gray Hair Saga
Then there’s the hair situation. Vance’s Titleist hat was doing a decent job of hiding his hairline for most of the day, but when it came off—bam, those gray sideburns were front and center. It’s not just a little salt-and-pepper either; we’re talking full-on silver patches creeping into his beard. I saw a photo where the gray was so noticeable it looked like he’d aged a decade overnight. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had those moments where stress makes you feel like you’re aging faster than you should. Maybe that’s what’s going on with Vance. The guy’s only been VP for a hot minute, and already the internet’s convinced he’s turning into a silver fox.
X was buzzing about it, of course. One user posted a video from a few weeks back—Vance shaking hands with factory workers, smiling for photos, the usual politician stuff. But all anyone could talk about was his hair. “JD Vance’s hair is going gray faster than any politician I’ve ever seen,” one person wrote, and I could almost feel the mix of awe and pity in their words. Another user chimed in with, “He just stopped dyeing it, probably.” I mean, that’s a fair point. Maybe he was covering it up before, and now he’s just letting it fly. Or maybe the stress of the job is hitting him hard. I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in those rooms, dealing with whatever he’s dealing with. Either way, the gray’s out there now, and it’s not going anywhere.
Eyeliner or Exhaustion?
The eyeliner thing, though—that’s a whole other story. It’s not new. Back in May 2024, when Vance was on CNN, people were already raising eyebrows. “Is JD Vance wearing eyeliner and shadow?” someone posted on X, and it blew up. I remember seeing that clip and thinking, “Huh, maybe it’s just the studio lights?” But then it kept coming up. There was another moment, I think in March, where someone shared a screenshot of him talking to the press, and the comments were relentless: “Why’s JD Vance always got eyeliner on?” I’m no makeup expert, but it does make you wonder. Is it actual makeup, or is he just tired? I’ve had days where my under-eye circles look like I went to town with a kohl pencil, so I’m not judging. Still, it’s kind of wild how much attention it gets.
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What I find interesting is how these little details—like gray hair or a bold makeup choice—turn into this whole narrative online. Vance is out there, probably just trying to enjoy a round of golf at this fancy 14th-century estate in Scotland, and suddenly he’s the center of a social media storm. There were even protestors during his visit, which might’ve added to the stress. I mean, imagine trying to focus on your swing while people are out there chanting who-knows-what. I’d probably look a little intense too.
It’s all so human, though, isn’t it? The way we notice these things, the way we speculate. I think back to times I’ve been at events, sizing up how someone’s dressed or how they carry themselves. It’s not that different from what’s happening here. Vance is out there, doing his thing, and we’re all playing armchair critic, picking apart his sideburns and his eyeliner. Maybe it’s the pressure of the job showing through, or maybe he’s just embracing his look. Either way, it’s a reminder that even the big shots deal with the same stuff we do—aging, stress, and the internet’s never-ending opinions.
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