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USA Today
a day ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Trump 'daddy' shirt with his mugshot is for sale, latest riff of NATO leader's comment
President Donald Trump's supporters can now purchase a shirt that labels Trump as "daddy" following comments from a NATO leader. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte later said he wasn't talking about Trump specifically when he said "daddy has to sometimes use strong language." But the Trump world has seized on the moment, releasing a video of Trump set to "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" by Usher on June 25. Now, they're selling "Daddy" merch, too. The Trump War Room, run by Trump's campaign operation, posted June 26 on X a shirt with Trump's mugshot that says "Daddy" in bold letters underneath. His mugshot was taken following his 2023 arrest in Georgia on charges alleging he tried to overturn the 2020 election results. (He pleaded not guilty, and the case is currently facing delays.) The shirts are on sale for $35 and the Win Red website indicates they are available in a limited quantity. More: T1 Phone latest golden accessory from Trump world after sneakers, seatbelts and tweezers Sizzle reel shows Trump at NATO summit set to 'Hey Daddy' by Usher Trump was in the Netherlands for the NATO Summit on June 24 and 25. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles also traveled with him. The alliance of 32 countries agreed to increase their defense spending, which Trump has called a win. But the "daddy" comment seems to have overshadowed much of the Summit news. The shirt follows a video created by the White House and posted on social media. The video is something of a sizzle reel is set to "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" by Usher. The song is frequently used in TikTok videos, often as the background of flirtatious or sexualized videos of men. Who called Trump 'daddy?' NATO Secretary Mark Rutte used the word "daddy," but he denied that he used it to describe Trump. "Daddy has to sometimes use strong language," Rutte said. On his way to the summit, Trump cursed when talking about the Iran-Israel ceasefire, which appeared to be on shaky ground at the time. Rutte said at a later press conference he was using "daddy" to refer to U.S. leadership in general, explaining that he views how some European countries talk about the U.S as a child-parent relationship. Mark Rutte's message to Trump: 'It will be your win' NATO leaders were generally complimentary of Trump in hopes that Trump would agree to their mutual defense principle. The praise started before the summit, with a text from Rutte to Trump that the president later posted on social media. "Donald, you have driven us to a really, really, important moment for America and Europe, and the world," Rutte's message read. "Safe travels and see you at His Majesty's dinner!" NATO Summit recap: Alliance gives Trump higher spending NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a security alliance of 32 countries from North America and Europe. The NATO Summit happens at key moments for the alliance rather than on regular periods. The last summit was held in Washington, D.C., in July 2024. NATO leaders on June 25 endorsed higher defense spending that Trump has demanded. "We reaffirm our ironclad commitment to collective defense as enshrined in Article 5 of the Washington Treaty – that an attack on one is an attack on all," the brief communique stated, according to Reuters. Contributing: John Bacon, Francesca Chambers, Jorge L. Ortiz, Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
Black America Web
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Peach Papa Trump Uses Usher Song In Lame NATO Recap Video, Social Media Demands Cease & Desist
Source: Xinhua News Agency / Getty Donald Trump has a long, sordid history of doing things without permission (read between the lines). The latest is Team Cheeto using Usher's song 'Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home),' in a lame propaganda video, shared by the official White House X (formerly known as Twitter) account, no less. The cheesy clip features footage of Trump's visit to the NATO Summit in the Hague, where NATO chief Mark Rutte, the Dutch secretary general of the military alliance, referred to the racist in chief as 'daddy' on Wednesday (June 26). 'And then daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get (them to) stop,' said Rutter after Trump went on a rant about Israel and Iran. That was all the administration needed to hear to try to seize the moment by turning it into this lame meme attempt. It's certainly going to spread far, but not for the reasons Trump is hoping for. The clip features Usher's song 'Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home),' from his 2010 Raymond v. Raymond album, prominently. And there is no question that the administration never bothered to ask for permission to use the song. So naturally, social media immediately called for a cease and desist on 'Ursher's' behalf. To be fair, considering Trump's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice in his favor, Usher's lawyers may not want the smoke. However, the odds are certainly in their favor. Check out social media's reaction to the Trump administration's latest exercise in corniness in the gallery. Peach Papa Trump Uses Usher Song In Lame NATO Recap Video, Social Media Demands Cease & Desist was originally published on
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
‘Is Giorgia Meloni okay?': Internet reacts as Italian PM's facial expressions at NATO Summit go viral
The 2025 NATO Summit, held recently in the Netherlands, saw world leaders come together to discuss urgent global issues. However, it was Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni who unexpectedly became the centre of attention on social media — not for her political remarks, but for her expressive facial gestures during a press interaction. A short video of Meloni went viral online, showing her making dramatic and seemingly involuntary facial movements while speaking to reporters. The clip quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter), with users reacting with humour and curiosity, wondering what may have prompted her exaggerated expressions. "What's going on with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni?" one user questioned, while another commented, "Is Giorgia Meloni okay?" A third wrote, "How do you explain Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's facial expressions here?" The video fuelled more speculation, with comments like, "Too much caffeine?" and "She had a flashback of Macron whispering in her ear." One user even joked, "Some powerful cocaine." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump made headlines for a different reason. He earned a new nickname — 'Daddy' — during the summit, thanks to a comment made by NATO Secretary-General and former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The moment followed Trump's remarks on the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. In a now widely-shared video, Trump likened the situation to a schoolyard brawl, saying, 'They've had a big fight, like two kids in a schoolyard. You know, they fight like hell. You can't stop them. Let them fight for about two, three minutes, then it's easier to stop.'* Rutte responded with a playful comment, 'And then Daddy has to sometimes use strong language.' The White House quickly joined in on the viral moment, posting a polished video montage of Trump's arrival at the summit set to Usher's track 'Daddy's Home.' The video included clips of Trump greeting leaders, including Rutte, adding to the meme's popularity online. Though the summit focused on serious matters, it was these light-hearted moments that grabbed the internet's attention.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Pretty gay, dude': Trump's 'daddy' shirt ignites firestorm as MAGA world explodes, triggers massive backlash
The Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement is facing an identity crisis after Donald Trump's campaign fundraising arm is now selling T-shirts with the President's mugshot and the word "DADDY" emblazoned on the front. The shirt, which is available for a mere $35 plus a donation to Trump's foundation, has left many MAGA faithful furious. The T-shirts were up for sale after White House embraced the nickname used by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to describe the president earlier this week. 'THEY'RE CALLING ME DADDY!' the president wrote through a Trump National Committee Joint Fundraising Committee message on Thursday. 'When Biden was President, we were LAUGHED at on the world stage. The whole world WALKED ALL OVER US!' the message said. 'But thanks to your favorite President (ME!) we are respected once again,' the message added. 'Moments ago, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called me DADDY on the world stage. How nice!' ALSO READ: On camera: Pete Hegseth explodes at Fox News journalist and ex-colleague, says 'you're about the worst' Live Events Trump campaign selling 'Daddy' T-shirts The T-shirt features Donald Trump's booking photo from Georgia, where the president and his allies are criminally charged with racketeering and conspiring to overturn 2020 election results in the state. The shirt is available in sizes up to XXL in a striking Blood Orange hue. But the T-shirt has sparked outrage among some of Trump's conservative supporters who perceive it as being too pro-LGBTQ. The MAGA movement is facing an identity crisis after Donald Trump's team unveiled a new line of T-shirts featuring the word "Daddy" alongside a picture of the former president. The $27 shirt, available in sizes up to XXL in a striking Blood Orange hue, has sparked outrage among some of Trump's conservative supporters who perceive it as being too pro-LGBTQ. Some online commenters have voiced their discontent with the merchandise: "So we have now become the party of sexual degenerates and glorifying deviant sexual fetishes. Great," one critic remarked. Another bluntly stated, "This is pretty gay dude," while a third questioned, "I thought MAGA was against Pride Month,". ALSO READ: Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani faces shocking threat to US citizenship: Can Trump really deport him? On the other hand, some people poked fun at the situation: "MAGA try to go 5 minutes without being super homosexual challenge [ IMPOSSIBLE ] ((NEVER COMPLETED! ! ))," one joked. "MAGA Celebrates Pride Month," another quipped. A third person chuckled, "Trump is the GOAT at being able to make money on trolling people. Love it," while a fourth playfully declared, "MAGA is officially gay," Trump 'DADDY' nickname The development comes after White House posted a video on its official Instagram handle that shows Trump returning to Washington after the NATO summit in The Hague, set to Usher's 2010 song 'Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home).' NATO chief Rutte jokingly referred to Trump as 'daddy' during a sit-down in front of the assembled press as they discussed the conflict between Israel and Iran. ALSO READ: Zohran Mamdani called 'Hamas sympathizer' in Islamophobic attack, Trump ally says 'there will be another 9/11 in NYC' The Trump administration has been rolling with the punches after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte referred to Trump as "daddy" during the recent summit. Even after Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the missiles kept coming, causing Trump to lash out with some harsh words for both nations. 'We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing, do you understand that?' Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before setting off for the summit in the Netherlands. ALSO READ: Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez secret wedding bombshell: Unexpected mega-million prenup and A-list guests snubbed At the summit, Trump told the press: 'They've got a big fight, like two kids in a schoolyard. You know, they fight like hell. You can't stop them, let them fight for two, three minutes, then it's easier to stop them…' 'And then daddy has to, sometimes, use strong language,' Rutte added. 'Strong language, yeah, every once in a while,' Trump replied. Trump was asked about the interaction and if it suggested that he viewed other countries as 'children.' 'He likes me. If he doesn't, I'll let you know, I'll come back, and I'll hit him hard,' Trump responded. 'He did it very affectionately. 'Daddy, you're my daddy.''
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
White House posts 'Daddy's Home' video as Donald Trump embraces nickname from NATO chief
The White House has released a video marking President Donald Trump's return from the NATO summit in the Netherlands, set to Usher's 2010 track 'Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home).' 🎶 Daddy's home… Hey, hey, hey, Daddy. President Donald J. Trump attended the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 26, 2025 The social media clip, which features Trump disembarking Air Force One and footage from the summit, follows a light-hearted remark made by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who jokingly referred to the president as 'daddy' during their meeting. The comment arose while the leaders were discussing the collapse of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Rutte remarked, 'And then daddy has to, sometimes, use strong language,' referencing Trump's earlier remarks on the conflict. Trump replied with a laugh, 'Strong language, yeah, every once and a while.' Asked later whether the nickname implied a paternalistic view of allies, Trump said Rutte 'did it very affectionately' and added, 'Daddy, you're my daddy.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio, present during the exchange, was seen reacting with laughter. Rutte later clarified his comment, explaining that it reflected concerns he hears from European countries about continued US support, saying the dynamic is like 'a small child asking his daddy, 'Hey, are you still staying with the family?'' The video's release drew a mix of amusement and discomfort across social platforms, with some calling it inappropriate or out of touch given recent international tensions. This is not the first time Trump has been called 'daddy' in political discourse. In 2024, pundit Tucker Carlson made similar remarks during a campaign rally, describing Trump as a disciplinary father figure.
