GOP Lawmakers Call Trump 'Daddy' in Unusual Praise After Election Win

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds and other conservatives use familial nicknames to laud President-elect Trump's return to the White House, sparking mixed reactions online.

Rep. Byron Donalds referred to President-elect Donald Trump as 'daddy' during a Fox News interview, expressing enthusiasm for his return to the presidency.
Donalds predicted Americans would appreciate Trump's policies, including deportations, border control measures, and efforts to foster global stability.
Other conservatives, including Rep. Lauren Boebert and Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk, also used familial language to praise Trump on social media.
The 'daddy' reference drew criticism and mockery online, with many calling it 'weird' and 'creepy.'
The phrase echoes past comments by Tucker Carlson, who likened Trump's leadership to a strict father figure returning to discipline.