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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

CPAC attendees say Barron Trump should serve in military if troops are sent to Iran

  • Two mothers attending the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) told MSNOW they believe President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, should serve in the military if the U.S. sends service members to war.
  • The women, wearing matching red, white, and blue '250' jackets, expressed willingness to support a war with Iran, even if it meant their own children were drafted.
  • When questioned about Barron Trump's potential service, both mothers agreed he should serve and believed he 'would do the right thing.'
  • One mother initially opposed military strikes on Iran due to her 18-year-old son being in the Selective Service System but later supported it after seeing reports of public hangings in Iran.
  • The U.S. military is volunteer, but all men aged 18-25 are required to register for the Selective Service; however, a draft has not been called since 1972, and Barron Trump, as a college student, would likely be deferred.

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