As a gamer who’s spent countless hours navigating the virtual halls of Washington D.C. in political simulation games, I can confidently say that this real-life drama is more captivating than any game I’ve ever played. The political landscape is as dynamic as the latest MMO, with its own unique cast of characters, alliances, and betrayals.
A popular meme circulating earlier this year compared the appearances of several women close to Donald Trump, including Lara Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Laura Loomer, and Kristi Noem, as well as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and potential controversies like George Santos. The meme suggested a striking pattern: over an unspecified time, these individuals’ appearances evolved from traditionally human to heavily made-up, sharply angled, full-lipped, and exaggerated versions of the typical Fox News anchorwoman look. Few people remember the specifics of Matt Gaetz’s RNC speech last summer due to the noticeable change in the shape of his eyebrows, while it is best not to discuss George Santos and his alleged excessive use of Botox.
Could a national wave of adopting a “Trump-esque” look at Mar-a-Lago style emerge if Trump returns to the White House, going against the 2024 trend towards minimalism and subtlety? The White House has always been known for setting fashion trends, from “Jackie O.” style to Michelle Obama’s endorsement of Jason Wu, to Donald Trump’s distinctive tie length.
Washington style trends may be more conservative than in L.A. and New York, but the city’s politicos and media personalities are just as prone to seek cosmetic assistance. “Everybody gets some tweaking,’’ said dermatologist Tina Alster, who counts Nancy Pelosi and Wolf Blitzer among her patients and is among D.C.’s most renowned aesthetic doctors. “Kamala has been maintaining for a long time, Biden’s Botox is sometimes overdone, Trump has a ruddy complexion that needs some tending to,” assesses Alster. (THR has not confirmed any of these public servants’ cosmetic regimens.)
If a surge in plastic surgery occurs due to Trump’s return, you likely won’t hear about it from Capitol Hill. Dr. Alster handles her high-profile patients like covert operations by the CIA. She has a hidden exit and secret passageway for politicians and media moguls, allowing them to enter and leave discretely. “I schedule these individuals with Secret Service early or late, when fewer people are around,” she explains. “I also ensure that appointments for Democrats and Republicans are spaced at least an hour apart.” Furthermore, she often prohibits the taking of traditional before-and-after photos: “Some Republican strategists have been firm about not being photographed by me and request that I use pseudonyms when labeling their records.
This story appeared in the Nov. 20 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.
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