By Ricardo Lezama 
Where did the phrase” “Daddy Trump”, which can be seen spamming comments on facebook and other social media platforms, originate? As time passes, many may forget that the term originates with cringey influencer Milo Yannopoulis, a British national who courted right wing audiences during the build up to the very first major Trump campaign presidential run in 2016.
Now, it seems like everyone in the far right wing calls Trump “daddy” without so much as batting an eye at the homoreoticism latent in the support. The potential homophobia is now balanced out by a meritful sycophantic fascination with the Trump family and Donald Trump himself. Curiously, Milo first rose to prominence due to harsh anti transgender views and began to be publicly shunned due to comments condoning adult-minor relationships. For more context, let’s revisit the issue.
The term “Daddy Trump” has an interesting and somewhat ironic origin in the political and social dynamics of the early Trump campaign era, especially in the context of internet culture. The phrase gained traction largely due to Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial British political commentator and provocateur who was prominent in far-right and alt-right circles during the lead-up to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential election.
Milo’s Role in the Origin of “Daddy Trump”
Yiannopoulos embraced a persona that was deliberately provocative and hyper sexualized, often blending far-right politics with flamboyant and performative elements that were designed to shock and entertain, particularly, in 2016 when many of the LGBTQ linked issues were just then surfacing as mainstream and relevant. His characterization of Donald Trump as “Daddy” was part of his broader strategy to endear himself to Trump supporters, especially younger and internet-savvy audiences who thrived on memes and irreverent humor. By referring to Trump as “Daddy,” Milo introduced a term that merged playful irony with sycophantic admiration. It was initially meant to be both humorous and subversive, poking at traditional notions of masculinity and authority while simultaneously expressing a now required within the right wing devotion to Trump.
The Term’s Spread and Normalization
Over time, the term “Daddy Trump” transitioned from being a niche meme popular among Milo’s followers to a broader cultural phenomenon within the far-right online spaces. It became a symbol of unabashed loyalty to Trump, with supporters adopting the term without questioning its origins or implications. Interestingly, the inherent homoerotic undertones—calling a male political leader “Daddy” in a context of admiration and submission—were either overlooked or embraced ironically within these circles. This normalization reflects the way political discourse can absorb and repurpose internet humor, blurring the lines between satire and sincerity.
Milo’s Downfall and the Legacy of “Daddy Trump”
Milo Yiannopoulos himself became a highly polarizing figure, and his fall from prominence came swiftly after several controversies, including comments perceived as endorsing adult-minor relationships, as shown on the Joe Rogan podcast that was his short and middle term downfall.
Despite his decline, the term “Daddy Trump” outlived its creator, becoming detached from its initial association with Milo. It now exists as a part of the broader lexicon of Trump fandom, used both seriously and ironically depending on the context.
Why Does Homoeroticism Not Clash With White Male Supremacy
At the core of Milo’s sycophantic fascination with Trump, lies the belief that White Supremacy should be enshrined in the US government. The power lust in favor of white males is the overwhelming, overarching theme around much of the support for Trump. The actual representatives and their demographics just serve to affirm universality regarding the white man’s superiority. In short, the 2024 vote for Trump was simply a widespread act of self-affirmation. While real issues were part of the campaign for voters naive enough to ignore the obvious, the rest of the campaign was merely a power grab rooted in white supremacy.