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riversedge

(80,377 posts)
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 10:51 AM 9 hrs ago

Barron Trump barred from military service by bizarre medical exemption amid Iran war

I admit that I do not know anything about medical exams that would disqualify anyone from service--except for his dads bong spurs.




Barron Trump barred from military service by bizarre medical exemption amid Iran war

Outraged Americans are asking the Trump administration to send the president’s youngest son, Barron, to the Middle East as the U.S. launched strikes against Iran in a joint operation with Israel


https://www.irishstar.com/news/politics/barron-trump-barred-military-service-36800968

Maria Villarroel 01:10 ET, 02 Mar 2026



Barron Trump departs from the East Front of the United States Capitol after the Inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC




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The hashtag #SendBarron was trending on X over the weekend. One user wrote, “at least someone from the Trump family should demonstrate how patriotic they are by serving instead of grifting.”


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“POTUS is chilling at his own country club while starting WWIII #SendBarron,” a third user commented.

However, a military medical exemption would disqualify the teenage Trump from military service.

Barron stands at a staggering 6’9’’ tall, meaning he may be too tall for the Army, particularly for specific roles involving restricted space like armored vehicles, tanks, or aircraft. Generally, max height limits (e.g., 80 inches/6'8" in the US Army) are enforced to ensure safety and fit within equipment.

If Barron got a medical exemption, he would not be the first member of his family to avoid military service.
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Barron Trump barred from military service by bizarre medical exemption amid Iran war (Original Post) riversedge 9 hrs ago OP
....."It was family lore," Elysa Braunstein told the Times, adding that the story was "something we would always discuss riversedge 9 hrs ago #1
He could certainly get a height waiver VMA131Marine 9 hrs ago #2
Absolutely could. Kingofalldems 8 hrs ago #4
Bullshit. Aristus 8 hrs ago #3
David Robinson served as a US Navy reservist Supply Officer... haele 8 hrs ago #5
Damien, he's coming, trust me n/t Cheezoholic 8 hrs ago #6
+1000 Celerity 8 hrs ago #8
He goes to his daddy's shoemaker Bmoboy 8 hrs ago #7
I thought he was examined and they found UpInArms 8 hrs ago #9
Tate Laczkowski West Point Junior Forward Emile 8 hrs ago #10
Because of course he is. Initech 8 hrs ago #11
David Robinson Served In The Military ProfessorGAC 7 hrs ago #12
His condition is called sarisataka 7 hrs ago #13
People have mentioned that he may be autistic BigmanPigman 3 hrs ago #14
Could also be that the US has no draft TheProle 3 hrs ago #15
Don't guys have to automatically have to BigmanPigman 3 hrs ago #16

riversedge

(80,377 posts)
1. ....."It was family lore," Elysa Braunstein told the Times, adding that the story was "something we would always discuss
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 10:55 AM
9 hrs ago



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If Barron got a medical exemption, he would not be the first member of his family to avoid military service.

In fact, Dr. Larry Braunstein, a podiatrist who worked in Queens and died in 2007, diagnosed President Trump with bone spurs as a favor to his father, Fred Trump, in order to help him avoid the military draft.

Dr. Elysa Braunstein and Sharon Kessel, the daughters of the late doctor, told the New York Times that he would often retell the story.


"It was family lore," Elysa Braunstein told the Times, adding that the story was "something we would always discuss" among family and friends.
https://www.irishstar.com/news/politics/barron-trump-barred-military-service-36800968

VMA131Marine

(5,246 posts)
2. He could certainly get a height waiver
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 10:56 AM
9 hrs ago

His height would make him perfect for observing enemy troop movements on the battlefield.

Kingofalldems

(40,145 posts)
4. Absolutely could.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
8 hrs ago

Plus how do we know 6' 9" is his actual height? The Trumps lie about everything.

Aristus

(72,012 posts)
3. Bullshit.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 10:59 AM
8 hrs ago

The driver on my tank when I was stationed on Fort Knox was 6'7". He was able to fit inside the tank, no problem. Admittedly, the driver's position is the best place on the tank for him to serve comfortably. But the point is, there's always a way.

haele

(15,298 posts)
5. David Robinson served as a US Navy reservist Supply Officer...
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:01 AM
8 hrs ago

While he was playing for the San Antonio Spurs. At 7'1".
True he started out in the Naval Academy at 6'2" and was going to be a submarine officer until he continued to grow another 11 inches, but there's nothing to keep Barron from passing a military physical at 6'7" if he was patriotic...

Emile

(41,812 posts)
10. Tate Laczkowski West Point Junior Forward
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:43 AM
8 hrs ago

West Point Basketball player
Tate Laczkowski
Class: Junior
Position: Forward
Height: 6-9

Initech

(108,393 posts)
11. Because of course he is.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:45 AM
8 hrs ago

I miss the days when leaders fought alongside their people instead of watching the chaos they caused unfold on 24/7 cable news.

ProfessorGAC

(76,433 posts)
12. David Robinson Served In The Military
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 12:23 PM
7 hrs ago

He was 7 feet tall.
Back in the 50s, Doug Atkins, at 6'8" served in the military.
The "too tall" thing is just silly.

TheProle

(3,966 posts)
15. Could also be that the US has no draft
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 04:26 PM
3 hrs ago

and no American needs an exemption for service that is purely voluntary.

BigmanPigman

(54,953 posts)
16. Don't guys have to automatically have to
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 04:41 PM
3 hrs ago

sign up when they turn 18? That's what I've been told by my male friends.

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