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Trump Proposes Automatic Draft Registration Amid Military Actions

4/9/2026

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The Selective Service System under U.S. President Donald Trump proposed automatic draft registration for 18-year-old boys, replacing self-registration.
The proposal comes as Trump advances military actions in the Middle East.
Trump has faced criticism for disparaging veterans and has threatened further military action against Iran.
He is considering awarding himself the Congressional Medal of Honor, despite never serving in the military, a move with implications for U.S. foreign policy.

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The Selective Service System under U.S. President Donald Trump proposed automatic draft registration for 18-year-old boys, replacing self-registration.
The proposal comes as Trump advances military actions in the Middle East.
Trump has faced criticism for disparaging veterans and has threatened further military action against Iran.
He is considering awarding himself the Congressional Medal of Honor, despite never serving in the military, a move with implications for U.S. foreign policy.