Usher Fans Want Him To Sue Donald Trump For Song Use

President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the NATO Summit in The Hague was already grabbing global attention, but a social media post from the official White House X account has ignited a whole new conversation. On June 26, the White House shared a video highlighting Trump’s arrival and interactions at the summit, with a soundtrack that raised some eyebrows: Usher’s sultry 2010 R&B hit “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home).”

The video included clips of Trump stepping out of a motorcade and chatting with world leaders, all dramatically underscored by Usher’s lyrics: “Daddy’s home… hey, hey, hey, Daddy.” While the footage showcased Trump engaging in diplomatic discussions, it was the choice of music that caused an uproar online.

The controversy seemed to stem from an off-hand remark made during a bilateral meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. As the two discussed tensions in the Middle East, Rutte jokingly referred to Trump as “Daddy,” prompting laughter. Trump, embracing the comment, responded, “He did it very affectionately, ‘Daddy, you’re my Daddy,’” further fueling the moment’s playfulness. Rutte later clarified that the comment was made in jest and that he considers Trump a “good friend.”

However, when fans saw the White House’s video featuring “Hey Daddy,” a sensual song about romantic longing, they were less than pleased. Released in 2010 as part of Usher’s Raymond v. Raymond album, the track was a commercial success, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. But its lyrics, which focus on a man returning home to his partner, seemed to have little place in the context of international diplomacy — sparking a wave of reactions from Usher’s fans, many of whom questioned the appropriateness of using the track in this setting.

Usher or his team have not made any comments on whether they plan to sue or not.