• The White House shared a video of Trump at the NATO summit set to Usher's "Daddy's Home."
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte referred to Trump as "Daddy" during the summit.
• The video received both praise and criticism on social media.
• Trump laughed off the nickname and commented on its affectionate nature.
• The release highlights the playful dynamics of Trump's interactions with foreign leaders.

The White House recently posted a one-minute montage featuring President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, accompanied by Usher's song "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)." This light-hearted video aimed to capture Trump's interactions with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other leaders, with the music choice reflecting Rutte's nickname for Trump, "Daddy," which emerged during a press conference. Rutte humorously stated, "Daddy has to sometimes use strong language" while discussing tensions between Israel and Iran, further adding to the informal atmosphere of the summit, according to Indiatimes and Newsweek.

In the video released by the White House, the caption included the lyrics "Daddy's home... Hey, hey, hey, Daddy," creating a playful narrative around the interactions Trump had at the summit, including discussions with leaders like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Critics on social media described the video as "cringe" and "embarrassing," while some praised the White House for its humor, viewing it as a refreshing approach to presidential media. Trump's response to the affectionate nickname was lighthearted: "He did it very [affectionately], 'Daddy, you're my daddy,'" referencing Rutte's comments, according to HuffPost.

Reactions on social media varied significantly, with some users calling it "the funniest White House ever," while others questioned the appropriateness of the nickname. Trump’s comments during the summit included an expletive-laden critique of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, further contributing to the video’s viral nature. As humor continues to shape the online portrayal of political events, the White House appears to embrace this trend by capitalizing on the unexpected nickname and the surrounding context of the NATO summit, as highlighted by Newsweek and HuffPost.