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Social Media Demands Barron Trump Be Deployed After Father Starts War With Iran

Things are getting worse for the Trumps

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Barron Trump is not in the military. He has never served and is still too young. But after his father launched airstrikes on Iran, his name started trending anyway.

The strikes were sudden. They hit three sites. The White House released photos. Trump was shown in the Situation Room, surrounded by his team. The images were meant to show power, control, and calm. However, online, they triggered something entirely different.

Jokes. Frustration. And one clear message: if Trump wants a war, maybe his own son should go first.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, people started calling for Barron Trump to be the first drafted. It was not just a joke. It was a protest. A way of saying that the powerful do not get to keep sending other people’s children into danger while their own families stay safe.

One person posted, “Barron Trump just announced he has bone spurs. He will be excluded from military service.” Another asked, “Will it be bone spurs 2.0 like Dad’s?”

These posts might sound harsh. But they touch something real.

Back in 1968, Donald Trump avoided the Vietnam War by saying he had bone spurs in his heels. He had already used four deferments for college. When those ran out, the medical excuse saved him from being drafted. Many people questioned it then. Many still do now.

Today, with another military conflict beginning and war talk back on the news, that old story is back. And it is being passed on to the next Trump in line.

It’s not really about Barron. It’s about what he represents. A symbol of privilege. A reminder that war decisions are made by people whose families rarely pay the price.

The Constitution says Congress must approve acts of war. Trump did not wait for that. He acted alone. Whether legal or not, the move has people worried. The fear of another long war is growing. So are the questions.

Who will fight? Who will be sent? And who will never have to worry?

One X user wrote, “Sure, let’s draft Barron first: send the kid with zero training to teach veterans how to be ‘unconstitutionally led’ into war.” Another wrote, “He can’t! He’s unfortunately come down with a severe case of Patriot’s Shin. It’s debilitating and we’re all torn up about it!”

Others posted pictures. Some joked about his height. Others joked about his shoes. But behind the humor was something more bitter.

People are tired of watching leaders act without consequences. They are tired of watching the same families walk away untouched. And they are tired of being told it is patriotic to sacrifice while the powerful remain protected.

So no, Barron Trump will not be drafted. But that was never really the point.

The point was to remind people of who gets sent to war, and who never has to worry about being called. Not even once.

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/terrylwsn.

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