Overview

• The White House posted a highlight reel set to Usher’s “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)” that references Secretary General Mark Rutte’s quip calling President Trump “daddy.”
• Mark Rutte later explained that “daddy” was meant as a metaphor for European reliance on U.S. leadership, not a personal nickname for the president.
• Social media reactions to the montage were mixed, with some praising the administration’s meme strategy and others deeming it awkward or inappropriate.
• Trump’s campaign shop has introduced “Trump Daddy” merchandise to capitalize on the viral nickname.
• The summit in The Hague concluded with NATO member states agreeing to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, a longstanding presidential priority.