‘South Park’ writer calls for Barron Trump to be drafted to war
The parody website calls for Barron Trump to be drafted into the military. Shutterstock
A former “South Park” writer has launched a provocative website suggesting that President Trump’s youngest son, Barron, should join the U.S. military and serve overseas.
“America is strong because its leaders are strong. President Trump proves that every day. Naturally, his son Barron is more than ready to defend the country his father so boldly commands,” Toby Morton, 50, wrote on the site, which features multiple photos of the 19-year-old Trump son. The site’s header reads: “Service is honor. Strength is inherited. Dog bless Barron.”
Morton, who describes himself as a creator of “anti-fascist websites,” developed the site following President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran, which killed longtime dictator Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top officials. According to the site’s “About Us” section, “This site is dedicated to honoring the strongest and bravest voices in war. When power is projected abroad, it is only right that strength exists at home. If you’re looking for proven genes, inherited courage, and unquestionable resolve, look no further than the Trump family. Leadership starts somewhere.”
The website includes a series of fake “testimonials” purportedly written by Trump’s older sons, Eric and Don Jr., as well as the president himself. It also features links soliciting donations through Morton’s PayPal and Venmo accounts.
Morton has previously created dozens of satirical websites targeting political figures on both sides of the aisle, including Elon Musk, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Many of these sites are written in the first person.
No formal plans exist to reinstate a military draft in the U.S.; the armed forces have been all-volunteer since 1973. However, men aged 18-25 are still required to register with the Selective Service System, which maintains a database in case conscription becomes necessary.
Even if a draft were reinstated, Barron Trump, currently a sophomore at NYU’s Stern School of Business in Washington, D.C., would likely be exempt due to his 6-foot-9 height. The U.S. Army limits recruits to a maximum height of 6-foot-8 because taller individuals often face difficulties fitting into military vehicles such as tanks or aircraft.
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