US military draft: What 2026 conscription could look like:
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Key FactsDebate Erupts Over Possible Military Draft for Iran
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- Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump keeps all military options open, including the potential for a draft.
- Her remarks caused widespread concern among Americans wary of their children being conscripted.
- Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned the vague stance and demanded a clear rejection of foreign wars.
- The White House denied claims that Leavitt supported a draft, calling such reports inaccurate.
Karoline Leavitt doesn't rule out a draft. How about the answer is NO DRAFT AND NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND because we campaigned on NO MORE FOREIGN WARS OR REGIME CHANGE!!! Liars every single one of them! Not my son, over my dead body!!!!!— Marjorie Taylor Greene, on X, reacting to Leavitt's remarks about a potential draft
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- The federal cabinet intends to introduce a new, initially voluntary military service from 2026, impacting millions of young men and women.
- All males born from 2008 must complete a questionnaire, while females may participate voluntarily; mandatory medical exams start in 2028.
- Service duration is at least six months, offering competitive pay and training in homeland security and advanced technologies.
- If volunteer recruitment falls short, compulsory military service could be reinstated by decade’s end amid political disagreements.
We have clearly agreed in the coalition agreement: The new military service starts on a voluntary basis - and that applies.— The deputy chair of the SPD parliamentary group, Siemtje Möller, told our editorial team.
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Key FactsUnion Prepares Military for Possible Conscription Return
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- Jens Spahn advocates establishing Bundeswehr structures to allow a swift reintroduction of conscription.
- Defense Minister Pistorius proposes a two-step model starting with voluntary service and reserving conscription as backup.
- The SPD remains divided, emphasizing voluntary service and improvements in military infrastructure.
- The Bundestag will have the final say on whether conscription is reinstated.
It should not be about being able to wage a large land war in Europe.— Ralf Stegner (SPD) expressed his views on the goals of the conscription and warned against massive rearmament.
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