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‘Daddy’ Diplomacy: Donald Trump Turns Allies Into Vassals

During the June NATO summit in The Hague, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte humorously called President Donald Trump 'daddy' as part of alliance flattery efforts to keep him engaged.
Prompted by Trump’s push for 5% defense spending, Europe aims to meet the target by 2029 while shifting Ukraine costs and showing indifference to peace talks.
NATO members, except Spain, commit to increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP, with Britain needing $114 billion annually and Germany pledging $128 billion by 2029.
Following the summit, U.S. defense contractors are poised to profit from industry windfalls as 'daddy diplomacy' achieved its aim.
Beyond the summit, NATO allies commit to 5% of GDP defense spending over ten years, raising questions about Trump’s patience on Ukraine peace efforts.

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Pink News

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Gay senator mocks Republican for proposing we call Trump 'daddy'

Gay Senator Jeremy Moss took down Republican counterpart Jonathan Lindsey, after the latter suggested we call President Trump 'Daddy'.

26 days ago

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Fox News

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NATO chief reveals why he dubbed Trump 'Daddy' during Middle East peace talks

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defends calling Trump "Daddy" at summit after the president's heated comments on Israel-Iran tensions

27 days ago·New York, United States

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Real Clear Politics

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I Shouldn't Need To Say It, But Trump's Not Your Daddy

From the Maga crowd to Nato's secretary general, everyone is addressing the president of the US as if he was their actual father. Make it stop, writes Arwa Mahdawi

27 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Alternet

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Therapists reveal what 'Daddy Trump' meme really says about 'obedient' MAGA acolytes

During the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands in late June, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte humorously referred to U.S. President Donald Trump as "daddy." Later, the Trump White House posted a video online that depicted Trump as "daddy" and used R&B star Usher's 2009 hit "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)." The video was mercilessly mocked and ridiculed on social media, with many Trump critics attacking it as a total embarrassment. But some MAG…

27 days ago·Washington, United States

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HuffPost

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MAGA Has A Kink For ‘Daddy Trump’ — And Therapists Say It Makes Perfect Sense

Who is actually into all this 'daddy' stuff? We asked experts to find out.

27 days ago·United States

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New Statesman

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Is Donald Trump your “daddy”?

Maga Republicans have major daddy issues, and some world leaders seem to be taking note. Last week, after Donald Trump dropped an f-bomb when comparing Israel and Iran to children fighting in the schoolyard, Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte added that “Daddy has to sometimes use strong language.” Later, Trump told reporters that Rutte meant it as a sign of affection, characterising his comments as, “Hey Daddy. You’re my Daddy.” The Trump White …

28 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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