Claims that Barron Trump is too tall for military service at 6ft 9in have sparked widespread debate this week, but the case of former NBA star David Robinson demonstrates that waivers can and do happen.
The 19-year-old son of President Donald Trump has found himself at the centre of online discussion following reports of his height coinciding with calls for young men to consider enlistment amid international tensions. Google search results currently list him at 6ft 9in, though some accounts suggest he may be closer to 6ft 7in. The question of whether this stature would bar him from service has gained traction on social media.
