President Donald Trump urged young Americans to sign up to the military and"make a truly great statement in life" during his Fourth of July address, despite avoiding the Vietnam War draft himself multiple times, and once under dubious circumstances.
Trump spoke of"warriors from a hallowed roll call of American patriots running all the way back to the first souls who fought [for] and won American independence," adding that"the future of American freedom rests on the shoulders of men and women willing to defend it." "They and thousands before us served with immense distinction, and they loved every minute of that service," Trump said of America's decorated veterans during."To young Americans across our country, now is your chance to join our military and make a truly great statement in life. And you should do it."
But, in Trump's own record, it was never a good time to do the same, even as his nation called on him to serve alongside many others in Vietnam, and despite spending his high school years at the New York Military Academy, where he excelled as a student athlete. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive to the"Salute to America" ceremony in front of the Lincoln Memorial, on July 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. The presentation features armored vehicles on display, a flyover by Air Force One, and several flyovers by other military aircraft.
But the probability is that he will do anything to protect Baron from serving.
It’s what two faced people do
Whatever works at the moment.
THEY should be saying you do then we will .
Bwaaahaahaa. D3 “DraftDodgingDonald” 🤬
Start with his Sons! What a Hypocrite Trump is. A “Heel Spurs” Draft Dodger!
Not a single Trump ever served in the military. There’s a big long yellow streak running through that family tree.
And ? Trump wasn't the Only man who had deferments to not serve in Vietnam . That's so 60' s so stop living in the past or you definitely won't have a future . Youths should be encouraged to join the military, they have great opportunities for young adults!
You should preach what you practice😠
Is this an Oximoron?
and also he stipulates that his children would be cut off if they join military or peace core
Why are u printing this? Why shouldn’t Trump ask young people to serve in the military? Did you serve in Vietnam? Do you have any idea what that era was like other than watching it on TV? I was in the National Guard, joined to avoid being drafted. So what? Did you serve anywhere?
Like junior, Eric, Ivanka Lmao
hey man, 'not getting STD's' was him 'nam.
HE DESERVES THE MIDDLE FINGER TO THIS HE WANTS THE YOUTH TO DO WHAT HE CRIED AGAINST PLEASE DADDY DONT LET THEM TAKE ME .
Stop sending same tweet bot!
Love the hypocrisy he cannot fathom
Throughout his 10-years of draft eligibility TRUMP was either 1A or in school, & a high draft number prevented service. BIDEN however was a true draft dodger. Only when Vietnam ended did Trump assert bone spurs.
That's because he wants to invade both Venezuela and Iran. He's going to need lots of cannon fodder. It's not because he needs to, it's because it will distract the American Voter
The Daft Draft Dodger says what?
Just stop already.
I assume Eric and Don Jr. will enlist immediately.
Sometimes the Older you get you get wisers. My Cousin didnt want to go in the Military and go to Nam. His father pushed him to hard. He got his leg blown off and bladder and lower bowel blown off to. His Dad cried every day of his life.
Honestly who is it that works at NewsWeek?
Bring on tulsi2020 someone who knows what she's talking about.
Our kids can sign up. But, his kids?
He did attend military school..and hes not going to war every 2 mins like past US presidents..
Solutioneer72 Ivanka is 37. Jared is 38. Eric is 34. Tiffany is 25. All are eligible to joined the armed services. Lead by example, kids.
Seriously get a grip! Don’t lead a pathetic life!this is not news..
Captain Bone Spurs, with no family who has ever served, says to sign up
Newsweek is a medium that should serve US citizens and not do anti-American propaganda.
He is a disgrace.
Did any republicans serve in the military?
Whatttt? A draft dodger? A right wing hero?
When do his kids sign up?
Can't seem to find you criticizing Obama for his service record. I think you may not be a neutral actor here. It seems you may be pro Democrat
And he is the a Commander in Chief today. Democracy is funny
Was it 9 deferments?
I wonder if he encourages his youngest son to enlist ?
Aside from the OBVIOUS irony, he’d never let Barron enlist...
Because he didn't serve in the military, does that mean as commander-in-chief, he can't encourage the youth to serve? shanecroucher you are pathetic.
Not a single Trump in 5 generations of Trumps has any military service. Avoiding the military is a family tradition.
Now....there’s an ASS anyone would want to follow!
Neither did Clinton or Obama so shut up
Gropey's Racist Children & PluckerHead Clan should join military... DuckFrumpf
missing from his statement, 'like my sons and I did.' wonder why?
Didn’t he threaten to cut off support for Tiffany if she joined the military?
In front of a partisan crowd of GOP donors and GOP chosen attendees. This was a completely partisan event.
trump: The draft was a terrible thing. I avoided it like an STD.
He’s an ASS! What else can you expect?
And smiled when he said it! Does he really think the average person listens to him?
Do as I say, not as I do.
Must you always cast shade before reporting the news? This isn’t journalism - this is how angry people post on Facebook groups
He was known as Deferment Don at his local draft board.
So rich.
Do as I say---------
What a joke
Your sons first.
He knows we know he was a draft dodger. Clearly, he thinks very little of his base. He would not serve and, possibly, face death, but they should because he asks them to do what he would not. AndtheydidnotBoo
Because hes planning a war and he knows a draft will be bad.
So
What a hypocrite realDonaldTrump is. He obviously did not encourage his kids to join the military, he himself, did everything to not join the military. trump is such a hypocrite! FLOTUS GOP TheJusticeDept WhiteHouse
Because he supports the military
What a hypocrite!
Sorry Donald, but it seems that this whole generation suffers from bone spurs.
Sickening
Well he’s serving now as Commander in Cheif and doing a great job at it!
Wow who would have though that someone would recommend joining the military at... a military parade? Wooooowww so bizarre. 🤨
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Why didn’t you take your own advice instead of dodging the draft or better yet why did you not volunteer! But you want our young people involved in these endless wars! Stupid!
Just like him and his kids?
Hypocrisy at it’s finest.
He’s looking at you Eric
😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
And put into a divorce agreement that if his ex allowed their daughter to join that she would loose all monetary support.
What a joke
Get Ivanka to join the Guard. Put Barron on junior rotc and get him ready to join at 18 and erase 150 yrs of the Trumps avoiding military service, anywhere
That's how you write the headline CBSNews
He’s serving now. As the commander and chef off all the military.
Trump didn’t serve because he was scared and didn’t want too,I didn’t serve because I know those idiots in DC or selfish and greedy, causing Wars for personal gains, other than Al Qaeda, I haven’t seen any other country come across America’s borders to attack us,fight ur on Wars.
Just a tad hypocritical, no? 👀
🙄
Trump refused to fight a bloody & pointless war wich cost thousands of innocent lives. Now, under Trump, one can actually join to military to serve and defend the country, NOT to blast innocent civilians to smithereens overseas.
Iran war is coming!
BOYCOTT the US military. Do not be a sell out schill and take a working class paycheck to be a predator.
So you’re saying he’s a hypocrite!? Yeah, he is!
Same could be said for most of the Democrats in Congress & some Dems have been caught grossly over stating their military service records for political benefit.
How many snowflakes does NewsWeek have working for them?
I did not serve but that doesn’t mean I don’t love my country and I would not fight to defend her, when is the last time we had a president that served in the military? That’s a bit hypocritical and unprofessional for a media comment.
Somebody should explain to him what hypocrite means.
We should bring back the draft and get rid of all the deferments for the draft given how much Democrats hate legal deferments and see them as draft dodging.
Yawn
They too can claim BoneSpurs
Lead by example- have ur kids join the armed forces.
Hope no one listens to mr. orange slime mold.
5 deferments for nine spurs. But now he doesn’t remember which foot it was.
Seriously 😳
realDonaldTrump ...a draft dodging yellow belly coward.
Hypocracy is the GOP brand
This sealed it: he’s a one-term President.
He Really is a total Fake.
SenBlumenthal had Vietnam covered
Because BHO was a fierce fighter!?!?...
Where was Bill Clinton ?
Trump: If you didn't choose a rich dad who could barter military deferments for marked rental adjustments, please consider a career in the military.. - Donald Trump, who avoided serving in Vietnam through multiple deferments, urges youths to join military
Some people are made for the military, some aren't. Also, fk the Vietnam War. No reason we should have been there. The government ruined a lot of great American young men, many that suffered dearly many years after returning home. My father, being one of them.
...also avoid premarital sex with porn stars...or post marital sex with porn stars...it's not very clear.
WHO CARES...REALLY...today its a volunteer Army.....how many News editors served...
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