NATO Allies Agree to Boost Defense After Summit

During the NATO Summit in The Hague, Secretary General Mark Rutte used the term 'daddy' to describe the U.S. leadership role, clarifying later that it was not directed at President Trump personally. The White House capitalized on the moment by releasing a viral video montage of Trump at the summit set to Usher's 'Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home),' which drew mixed reactions online. The video, posted on the White House X account, generated praise, criticism, and debate over the appropriateness of the messaging. Rutte emphasized that his comment referred to the traditional U.S. role in NATO, not Trump specifically. The summit concluded with an agreement among all 32 NATO allies to increase defense spending, which Trump cited as a significant achievement. The incident highlighted the intersection of internet culture and international diplomacy.