Fact Check: "NATO chief called Trump 'daddy' and faced backlash for it."
What We Know
The claim that the NATO chief referred to Donald Trump as "daddy" and subsequently faced backlash appears to be unfounded. A search through credible sources, including the official NATO website, does not yield any evidence supporting this assertion. NATO's communications typically focus on defense, security, and international cooperation, and there are no records of such a statement being made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg or any other NATO officials (NATO - Homepage, What is NATO?).
Moreover, the context of NATO's interactions with former President Trump during his administration was often characterized by discussions on defense spending and collective security rather than personal remarks. Any claims of informal or colloquial language used by NATO officials regarding Trump do not appear in verified reports or official statements (NATO - About us).
Analysis
The reliability of the sources that would support the claim is questionable. The claim seems to originate from social media or informal commentary rather than from established news outlets or official NATO communications. Given that NATO is a formal political and military alliance, its officials are unlikely to use such informal language in public statements, especially regarding a prominent political figure like a former U.S. president.
Additionally, the nature of NATO's operations and communications is serious and focused on collective defense and international relations. The absence of any credible reports or documentation regarding this claim suggests that it is likely a fabrication or a misinterpretation of a different statement. The official NATO website and its communications emphasize their commitment to security and cooperation among member states, which does not align with the casual tone implied by the claim (NATO - Topic: What we do, NATO - News).
Conclusion
Verdict: False. The claim that the NATO chief called Trump "daddy" and faced backlash for it is not supported by any credible evidence. It appears to stem from informal sources lacking reliability and does not reflect the formal communication style of NATO officials. The absence of any documented instance of such a statement further reinforces the conclusion that this claim is unfounded.
