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UPI
7 hours ago
- Politics
- UPI
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyeb Abbas Araghchi says Israel ran 'Daddy' to avoid missiles
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appear in Muscat, Oman, on April 12, for nuclear talks with the United States. Photo by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyeb Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the "Israeli regime had NO Choice but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened out by our missiles." Araghchi posted the comments on X, four days after President Donald Trump announced there would be cease-fire the next day. The truce has held. Mark Rutte, NATO secretary-general, described Trump as "Daddy" for using strong language against Iran and Israel. Trump said the two nations were like "two kids in a schoolyard" that had a "big fight." The White House embraced the term and released a video of Trump's participation in the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, accompanied by the song Hey Daddy (Daddy's home) by Usher. In the foreign minister's social media post he said: "The Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened by our Missiles, do not take kindly to Threats and Insults. If Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran." Araghchi also warned Trump to better treat Iran's supreme leader. "If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt followers," he wrote. In Truth Social post on Friday afternoon, Trump wrote: "Why would the so-called 'Supreme Leader,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of the war torn Country of Iran, say so blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel, when he knows his statement is a lie, it is not so. As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie." Trump said he saved the 85-year-old Khamenei from "UGLY AND IGNOMINOUS DEATH," though the president told Israel not to assassinate the leader. The foreign minister said the Iranian people are strong. "The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience," he wrote. "But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny." Trump has announced that U.S. and Iranian officials will meet next week to discuss a potential nuclear deal but that an accord was not necessary. Trump continued to claim that U.S. strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear enrichment capacities, even though doubt looms. Trump has said he would "absolutely" consider bombing Iran again, especially if Iran continues to work toward a nuclear bomb. Satellite imagery captured Friday appears to show new activity at Iran's Fordow nuclear facility. It is deep inside a mountain to guard it from attacks. Seven B-2 jets struck Iran with seven bombs on Saturday night after a 17-hour trip from Missouri. But the US military did not use bunker-buster bombs on one of Iran's largest nuclear facilities last weekend due to the site's depth, the top US general told senators, according to CNN sources. On Friday, the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution that sought to rein in Trump's ability to use military action against Iran without congressional approval. The vote was 53-47. Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted with Democrats to advance the resolution, and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted against it.
The Hill
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Iran's foreign minister: Israel had to run to ‘daddy'
Iran 'showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO Choice but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened out by our missiles,' wrote Seyeb Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, on X. This comes amid a back and forth between Iran and the U.S. after the supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei spoke for the first time since the U.S. strikes. 'My congratulations on our dear Iran's victory over the US regime,' he said. Trump reacted to Khamenei's words by saying in a post on Truth Social, 'Why would the so-called 'Supreme Leader,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of the war torn Country of Iran, say so blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel, when he knows his statement is a lie, it is not so. As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie.' Trump also expressed that he saved Khamenei from 'UGLY AND IGNOMINOUS DEATH.' The foreign minister continued to defend his supreme leader by threatening Israel. 'If Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran,' Araghchi wrote. This put the already-fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel in jeopardy. He also said in the post that 'If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt followers.' Trump announced that U.S. and Iranian officials will meet next week to discuss a potential nuclear deal but that it was not necessary. Trump continued to defend claims that U.S. strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear enrichment capacities, even though doubt still looms. Trump said that if intelligence reports cast any more doubt on the state of Iran's nuclear program, he would consider bombing again. The use of the word 'Daddy' to describe President Trump continues. Mark Rutte, NATO secretary-general, began the trend when he called Trump 'Daddy' for using strong language against Iran and Israel. The White House then embraced the term and released a video of Trump's participation in the NATO Summit accompanied by the song 'Hey Daddy (Daddy's home)' by Usher.
USA Today
16 hours 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
18 hours 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
Time of India
19 hours 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.''
