
Melania Trump has hit back at online trolls demanding her son Barron be drafted into the army amid escalating US strikes on Iran, insisting the 19-year-old NYU student requires her 'nonstop' attention.
The first lady aired her protective stance during a Fox Business interview with Maria Bartiromo on 11 March 2026, as a satirical #SendBarron campaign gained traction following White House hints at not ruling out a military draft.