The possibility of a military draft in the United States has resurfaced as tensions with Iran rise, fuelling anxiety among families and veterans' groups. Recent remarks from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt have left Americans questioning whether President Trump could reinstate conscription to bolster troops in the region.
During a recent appearance on 'Sunday Morning Futures', Leavitt faced questions over potential troop deployments. Host Maria Bartiromo highlighted public fears: 'Mothers are worried that we're going to have a draft, that they're going to see their sons and daughters get involved in this.' In response, Leavitt emphasised that 'President Trump wisely does not remove options off of the table,' framing a draft as a hypothetical rather than an active plan.
