The US involvement in the Iran war with Israel has sparked fears of a potential draft return. President Trump has shown 'serious interest' in deploying US troops to the ground in Iran, according to NBC News.
This could lead to a requirement of more Americans to join the army, prompting concerns about a mandatory draft policy. The US discontinued the draft in 1973 after the Vietnam War, but American men aged 18–25 still must register with the Selective Service System.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fueled these fears by saying a military draft is 'not off the table.' However, the White House has not confirmed reports of Trump considering mobilizing US troops in Iran.
Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Leavitt's comments, saying 'How about the answer is NO DRAFT AND NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND because we campaigned on NO MORE FOREIGN WARS OR REGIME CHANGE!!!'
