Celebrities Call for Barron Trump to Be Drafted as Iran Conflict Heats Up — The Voices Piling On

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News (1 / 1) 22.05.2026 07:24 / Tim

A surge of public figures have openly urged that President Trump’s youngest son, Barron, should be drafted as tensions with Iran escalate — and the reactions are raw, funny and furious. Read on to discover the full story!

Podcasters Push the Idea

On This Past Weekend, Jake Paul and Theo Von joked that if leaders must face the front lines, the president’s son should too. Their banter raised the idea of drafting Barron, with the hosts riffing on whether he’s even old enough and noting his visibility as a target.

Veterans and Hosts Demand Action

Former governor and Vietnam vet Jesse Ventura publicly called for Barron to enlist, labeling Donald Trump a “draft-dodging coward” on Piers Morgan Uncensored. On MS NOW, Lawrence O’Donnell criticized Barron for not joining after turning 20, comparing expectations to historic examples of royal service.