Donald Trump is known for creating nicknames. He invents them for himself (, , ) and for others (, , ).
Now, he appears to be content with adopting a new one: “Daddy.”
On Wednesday night, the White House released a video depicting the U.S. President’s attendance at accompanied by the 2010 R&B song “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)” by Usher.
This social media post seemingly referred to who appeared to address Trump as “daddy” on Wednesday. This occurred during a question regarding Trump’s assessment of Israel and Iran after these two nations had entered a delicate .
“Essentially, we have two countries that have been warring for such an extended period and with such intensity that they are unaware of what the f-ck they are doing,” Trump stated on Tuesday, upon his departure from the White House en route to The Hague.
“Sometimes Daddy needs to employ strong language,” Rutte commented, positioned next to Trump at the summit.
Earlier, Rutte had commended Trump, based on text messages Trump shared on his Truth Social platform, for actions taken concerning three nuclear facilities in Iran during the weekend.
When questioned on Wednesday about Rutte addressing him as “daddy,” Trump : “He has an affection for me. Should he not, I will inform you, I will return, and I will strike him forcefully.”
“He uttered it with great fondness, ‘Daddy, you are my daddy,’” Trump mimicked.
Rutte subsequently attempted to explain that his intention was not to literally call Trump “daddy,” but instead to compare Trump’s role concerning Europe to that of a paternal figure. “My statement was that sometimes, within Europe, I occasionally hear nations inquire, ‘Hey, Mark, will the U.S. remain with us?’ And I responded that it somewhat resembles a young child asking their daddy, ‘Hey, are you still part of the family?’”
This is not the initial instance of Trump being referred to as “daddy,” and he appears to appreciate it.
During a 2023 interview with former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson, golfer John Daly expressed that he and other golfers “desire the return of Daddy Trump.” Trump shared posts about this comment on Truth Social and . Daly stated he’s since their first encounter in 1992.
Carlson similarly once drew a comparison between Trump and a paternal figure at an October 2024 rally, portraying a segment of the American populace as a “hormone-infused 15-year-old daughter” permitted to “slam doors and make disrespectful gestures.” “A moment must arrive when Dad returns home,” Carlson . “And upon Dad’s arrival, do you know what he declares? ‘You have been an unruly girl. You have been a naughty little girl, and you are currently receiving a firm correction.’”
