South Park writer launches website for Trump’s son to be drafted to Iran

WorldPolitics
3 Mar 2026 • 1:40 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A satirical website, Draftbarrontrump.com, created by former South Park writer Toby Morton, is advocating for President Trump to deploy his youngest son, Barron, to the military.
  • The website's launch coincides with 'Operation Epic Fury', involving US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, which has resulted in the deaths of at least four American service members.
  • The campaign highlights accusations that President Trump appears indifferent to the casualties, prompting questions about whether his perspective would differ if his own son were in combat.
  • The hashtag #SendBarron is trending on social media, with users amplifying the website's message and drawing parallels to President Trump's past avoidance of the Vietnam draft.
  • Though satire, it’s noted that Barron Trump's height of 6'9" exceeds the maximum enlistment requirements for most branches of the US military, potentially providing a legitimate reason to avoid service.

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