'Hey daddy': Nato chief's nickname for Trump sticks; White House shares video
White House has shared a video of US President Donald Trump with a background of the 2010 song "Hey Daddy," a day after NATO General Secretary referred to him as "Daddy" who had to use strong language to end the conflict between Iran and Israel.
In a 1-minute video, Trump was seen stepping out of his Air Force One as he returned to US following the NATO summit in the Netherlands. The video also features scenes from the summit and the US President's interactions with leaders of NATO countries.
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This comes after Nato secretary Rutte jokingly referred to US President Donald Trump as "daddy," saying he had to use strong language to stop Iran and Israel from fighting, like "two kids in a schoolyard."
Speaking at a media briefing during the summit, Trump said, '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 or three minutes, then it's easier to stop.'
To that, Rutte quipped: 'And then Daddy has to sometimes use strong language.'
Trump laughed at the remark and acknowledged, 'Everyone said, 'Well, you have to use a certain word.'' The comment referenced Trump's expletive-laced outburst before departing for the summit, visibly frustrated by fears that the Iran-Israel ceasefire could collapse.
On June 22, the US carried out Operation Midnight Hammer, launching a massive airstrike targeting three of Iran's key underground nuclear facilities. The mission involved 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, aimed at crippling Iran's uranium enrichment programme.
According to the Pentagon, over 125 aircraft were involved in the operation, including stealth bombers, fighters, support planes, and surveillance craft. A total of 75 precision-guided weapons were used, including 14 bunker busters and more than two dozen cruise missiles.
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