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Rob Schneider Advocates Military Draft, Faces Backlash

4/1/2026

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Rob Schneider, the actor, called for reinstating the U.S. military draft, proposing two years of service at age 18.
He argued mandatory service would unite young people and instill responsibility, speaking amid the ongoing war in Iran.
The remarks drew backlash, including from PR expert Ryan McCormick, who urged retracting the statement because Schneider has never served in the military.

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Rob Schneider, the actor, called for reinstating the U.S. military draft, proposing two years of service at age 18.
He argued mandatory service would unite young people and instill responsibility, speaking amid the ongoing war in Iran.
The remarks drew backlash, including from PR expert Ryan McCormick, who urged retracting the statement because Schneider has never served in the military.