Former President Donald Trump shot down speculation he could institute mandatory military service for young United States citizens.

A Tuesday report from the Washington Post detailed musings from some in Trump’s orbit, suggesting that more should be done to boost military recruitment. Trump interpreted the article as suggesting that he was eyeing instituting mandatory military service, drawing a harsh rebuke.

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