White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that all options, including a military draft, were on the table for the war with Iran in an interview with FOX News Sunday.
On the program “Sunday Morning Futures,” hostess Maria Bartiromo asked Ms. Leavitt, “Mothers out there are worried that we’re going to have a draft, that they’re going to see their sons and daughters get involved in this. What do you wanna say about the President’s plan for troops on the ground?”
Ms. Leavitt responded, “President Trump wisely does not remove options off the table.” While she said the President has “no plans” to put troops on the ground, that is subject to change as the President assesses the success of the bombing campaign.
Seven American troops and 1,230 people in Iran have been killed so far in the conflict.
There is currently no draft in the US. Returning to a draft would require Congress to amend the Military Selective Service Act. Currently, all men must register for the Selective Service when they turn 18 in the event that Congress and the President reinstate the draft.
The last draft in the US happened in 1972, during the Vietnam War. The President’s ability to induct personnel into the military expired the following year. The draft led to widespread protests against the Vietnam War that helped lead to its end.
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