Fact Check: "Trump's NATO video features Usher's 'Daddy's Home'—a cringe-worthy montage."
What We Know
On June 25, 2025, President Donald Trump’s official social media accounts shared a video montage of his attendance at the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. This video was set to Usher's song, "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" from his 2009 album Raymond v. Raymond (USA Today). The video caption included lyrics from the song, stating, "Daddy’s home… Hey, hey, hey, Daddy" (Reuters).
The song has gained popularity on platforms like TikTok, where it is often used in various video montages (USA Today). Usher's song features lyrics that include lines such as "You know your daddy's home and it's time to play," which were highlighted in the video (USA Today).
Analysis
The claim that Trump's NATO video features Usher's "Daddy's Home" is accurate, as confirmed by multiple sources. The video indeed uses Usher's song as its soundtrack, and the lyrics quoted in the video’s caption directly reference the song (USA Today; Reuters).
However, the characterization of the montage as "cringe-worthy" is subjective and reflects an opinion rather than an objective fact. While some viewers may find the use of the song and the context of the video to be in poor taste, others may see it as a humorous or clever marketing tactic. The sources reporting on this event, such as USA Today and Reuters, are reputable news organizations, which lends credibility to the factual elements of the claim. However, they do not provide a definitive stance on whether the montage is indeed "cringe-worthy," as this is a matter of personal interpretation.
Conclusion
The claim that Trump's NATO video features Usher's "Daddy's Home" is True; however, the assertion that it is a "cringe-worthy montage" is subjective and not universally accepted. The factual basis of the video’s content is confirmed, but the emotional response to it varies among viewers. Therefore, the claim as a whole cannot be deemed entirely accurate as it mixes factual information with subjective opinion.
