Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Trump keeps bragging about military recruitment success. It was up before he ever took office

President Donald Trump has frequently bragged about the recruitment numbers of the U.S. armed forces during his second term.

However, they were already on the rise before he took office, something the president neglects to mention. Trump has argued that his reelection has spurred a new drive for recruitment.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.