When Halloween Goes Political: Trump Costumes Are So Last Election
Ah, Halloween! That glorious time of year when adults dig through their closets to repurpose last year’s party attire while pretending it’s something else entirely. But in 2025, Canadian costume shops are brimming with wrinkled Trump wigs that were once the darlings of Halloween but are now collecting dust, like the dreams of a hopeful politician. “Back in the day,” says Christy Greenwood, owner of Theatre Garage in Edmonton, “we used to have all the Trump paraphernalia. Now? Not even the wigs come out of the box.” Talk about a political costume plot twist!
In 2016, when Donald Trump was merely a reality TV star gearing up for a game show called Presidency, customers couldn’t get enough of those golden locks. Christy recalls, “We had requests for blond Trump wigs like they were the hottest new iPhone!” She even perfected the orange makeup, deftly mixing it to mimic the hue of a circus clown. Fast forward to today, and the closest resemblance is the faint ghost of Halloween past.
Of course, once Trump leaped into the Oval Office, the costume vibe shifted dramatically. Edmonton’s own hockey hero, Connor McDavid, faced a whirlwind of snark after showing up to a party dressed as the golden-haired wonder in a suit that could only be described as “What was I thinking?” As soon as he left the party, social media erupted with the kind of comments that make you question human decency — because nothing screams “spooktacular” like public shaming!
Now, with Trump suggesting Canada join the U.S. like a sidekick in a buddy cop film, the demand for costumes has plummeted faster than a poorly planned political rally. In Hamilton, Catriona Cameron, assistant manager at Theatrix, confirms that inquiries for Trump wigs have vanished like a magician’s assistant. “Not one request this year!” she laments; meanwhile, requests for clients to don Mountie uniforms are on the rise. We can only assume Canadians are set on kicking the politician to the curb while brandishing the only civilized form of protest left: holding a true-blue Canadian flag.
Shoppers at Theatre Garage echoed the sentiment. “Dressing as Trump? So last election cycle,” declared Niamh Dower, who evidently isn’t a fan of costumes that resonate with real-life humor. Meanwhile, Stephanie Labute joked that Trump is “kind of a joke” right now in Canada—clearly not the punchline people want to embody this Halloween. “He thinks people are mocking him, so, you know, the usual,” she quipped while trying on a Trump wig and mimicking hand gestures that could only be described as ‘delightfully orange.’
And it isn’t just Trump costumes in decline. Demand for all things U.S. celebrity is in free fall! Greenwood’s stock of Katy Perry wigs still sits pristine; it seems Canadians are tuning into their hearts and shunning American glitter this season. Some brave souls have opted for Captain Canada costumes instead or have even requested to swap American flag patches for maple leaves on borrowed outfits. Because nothing says “I’m ready for a costume party” like a very polite nod to one’s national pride.
If you’re planning to don the classics—think vampires, ghosts, and clowns—you’re in luck! Everything else is getting awkwardly political. It appears Canadians are picking costumes with more dignity while wishing to escape the chatter of the political arena for a brief Halloween respite. As Greenwood aptly observes, “Customers want to know where our items are made; they are actively looking to support Canadian industry.” Now that’s a Halloween treat we all can appreciate!
This report all started as a simple Halloween inquiry, but it spiraled into a comedic reflection on a once-popular cultural phenomenon. If 2025 is any indication, it seems the joke is on costumes (and perhaps us). Let’s pack away those Trump wigs until they become vintage collectibles because, at this juncture, maybe the punchline is to quietly enjoy a Canadian Thanksgiving instead.
