In the latest episode of ?Not Like Us? Is An Understatement, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) is attracting significant attention and criticism for his recent remarks referring to President Donald Trump as ?daddy.? This choice of words is particularly noteworthy as it reflects a broader trend among some Republicans and staunch MAGA supporters who have embraced this paternalistic language since Trump’s return to the presidency. The implications of such language highlight the complex dynamics of political allegiance and the ways in which personal branding intertwines with party loyalty in contemporary politics.

?When Americans see deportations or repatriations happen, they?re gonna be like, ?Thank you,?? Donalds stated during a recent Fox News appearance. ?When they see the border closed, they?re gonna say, ?This is what I voted for.? When they witness peace breaking out globally, they?re gonna think, ?This is the stability we were asking for.?? His remarks suggest a belief that these actions will resonate positively with the electorate, reinforcing a narrative that emphasizes security and order as primary voter concerns.

?Daddy?s back,? he concluded, evoking a sense of nostalgia and alignment with Trump?s administration.

Now, before we delve deeper into Donalds’ behavior?which might seem like he?s granted Trump some sort of personal claim over him?it’s important to address a recurring frustration I have regarding the portrayal of Black conservatives:

They tend to adopt a ?white? manner of speaking.

When Donalds expresses how ?Americans? will respond to their collective ?daddy,? he appears to be primarily addressing the sentiments of white constituents. While it is true that a segment of Black Americans align with conservative ideologies, particularly in relation to immigration, the longstanding narrative surrounding mass deportation has often been rooted in white nationalist rhetoric. Donalds seems to be catering to a predominantly white audience, resembling a pattern seen in other conservative figures who seek validation from the same demographic while neglecting the broader implications of their statements.

It almost feels like they?re all referring to Trump as their ?daddy.?

To be fair, Donalds is not alone in this peculiar familial terminology; many others have echoed similar sentiments.

According to The Hill:

On Sunday, Rep. Lauren Boebert shared a post on X, featuring a photo of TIME Magazine?s cover of Trump, captioning it: ?Daddy?s home!?

Additionally, Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk also shared a photo of Trump on X, declaring, ?Dad is home.? This trend underscores a peculiar pattern among prominent conservative figures who adopt this paternalistic language towards Trump, creating a narrative that positions him as a father figure in the political arena.

Interestingly, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson might have been one of the first to frame Trump in such a paternal light. In October, Carlson made headlines by suggesting that Trump would win the election and ?spank? America for its misbehaviors.

?When Dad gets home, you know what he says? ?You?ve been a bad girl,?? Carlson remarked then, further fueling the odd imagery of Trump as a paternal authority figure. Such characterizations not only reflect personal fantasies but also highlight the troubling dynamics of power and submission that permeate contemporary political discourse.

Indeed, Tucker Carlson, known for his controversial opinions, has also shared his peculiar vision of America as a wayward child in need of discipline from ?daddy.?

Thus, Donalds joins a growing list of individuals who seem to desire a submissive relationship with Trump, but if he were truly attuned to the sentiments of his community, he would recognize that referring to an older white man with a prominent white savior complex as ?daddy? might alienate him from the very constituents he seeks to connect with.

Furthermore, it?s just plain strange.

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