Jesse Ventura has publicly called out Barron Trump, urging him to consider enlisting in the military.
The former Navy SEAL made the remark in light of the United States’ ongoing military involvement tied to Iran, with recent reports also suggesting that thousands of additional troops could soon be deployed to the Middle East.
At present, no final decision has been made regarding sending forces directly into Iran, and it remains uncertain whether Barron Trump has given any thought to the idea of military service.
Jesse Ventura Claims The Iran War Will Be ‘Justified’ If Barron Trump Enlists
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With tensions still simmering around the situation involving Iran, Jesse Ventura, the actor, pro wrestler, and former Minnesota governor, has weighed in with a pointed message at Barron Trump.
Ventura, during an appearance on Piers Morgan’s “Uncensored,” suggested that since Barron’s father, Donald Trump, has taken a hard stance toward conflict with the Middle Eastern nation, it would be only fair for the former teenager to enlist in the U.S. military and serve in the very war his father is advocating for.
He added that this would be the only way the war could be considered “justified,” especially given that the children of other citizens would be the ones putting their lives on the line.
“Because how can you send somebody else’s kids to a war if you won’t send your own?” the former Navy SEAL asked.
The Former Navy SEAL Called On The Young Trump To Enlist For Military Service
Former Governor Jesse Ventura:
“How can you send someone else’s kids to war if you won’t send your own? So I’m calling on Barron Trump to enlist in the US military. Do something your father never had the courage to do.”
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Doubling down on his stance, Jesse Ventura directly addressed Barron with a challenge while pointing out that, despite their proximity to power, no member of the Trump family has served in the military.
“So, I’m calling right now for Barron Trump, Donald Trump’s son. You know, after all, he’s had three wives. He’s had kids by each wife, and nobody’s ever served in the military,” Ventura ranted.
He added, “To my knowledge, a Trump in the last hundred years has never done military service. Well, Barron, you can change that. Enlist in the United States military right now.”
Pushing his point further, Ventura called on Barron to “do something your father didn’t have the courage to do,” adding that the same expectation should apply to other members of his family as well.
“I want to see a Trump in the military,” Ventura continued. “Everybody in my family has served, so I think I can say that with all due confidence. Come on, Trumps. Don’t just reap the benefits of this free world. Somebody put on the uniform, and that’s you, Barron.”
Netizens Share Mixed Reactions Over Jesse Ventura’s Request To Barron Trump
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On social media, several netizens agreed with Ventura’s push for Barron to enlist in military service.
“Absolutely. Christ, even the British Royal Family has more combat experience than three generations of the entire Trump Family. I mean, King Charles?! Think about that,” one said.
“Yep. If Trump wants a war, then Barron should have to enlist and be sent to the front lines. Fair is only fair,” a second netizen commented.
Conversely, some individuals slammed Ventura’s request as wrong.
“It is wrong to punish a child for his father’s sin. I hope neither Barron nor anyone’s son, or other family member, should have to serve in this unjust war,” one wrote.
“It’s not fair to pick on Barron. It is fair to call out Trump,” another commented.
One more person said, “Guy talks like he was in the UFC. You were not, Jessie. You played make-believe men in tights wrestling. I get that he was a service member, but he joined willingly. Me thinks Barron has a bigger calling in life.”
The U.S. Intends To Send More Troops To The Middle East
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While it remains unclear whether Barron is considering military service, more soldiers are expected to be deployed to the Middle East in the coming weeks.
According to Reuters, a source revealed that the United States plans to send between 3,000 and 4,000 additional troops, adding to the roughly 50,000 already stationed in the region.
None of these forces is directly deployed in Iran, although their presence is believed to strengthen the United States’ position for any potential future operations.
Amid the conflict with Iran, just over a dozen U.S. soldiers have reportedly been killed, while around 10 others have sustained serious injuries.
The United States has also carried out over 9,000 strikes on targets in Iran, including operations that have resulted in the deaths of high-profile figures within Iran’s government and the disabling of key infrastructure.
Barron Trump Turned 20 Amid Calls For Him To Enlist
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Calls for Barron to join the military come as he turned 20. The first son is said to have celebrated his new age in a “small,” “private,” and “controlled” manner, with insiders claiming that his half-siblings, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric, were excluded from the event.
According to a report, Barron’s mother, Melania, was the reason for the intimate celebration and exclusion of her son’s older brothers and sister.
“They’re not close — at all,” one source said to journalist Rob Shuter. “This wasn’t an oversight. They were left off the list.”
Another insider pointed out that Melania “is in charge” of her son’s life, and wanted his 20th birthday to be about him, not his father, Donald, or half-siblings.
With the first lady’s reported control and protectiveness of Barron, it is highly unlikely the young Trump would be joining the military anytime soon, even if he wanted to.