‘Draft Barron Trump’ website and memes tap into a very real anxiety in the wake of U.S. military action in Iran

As conflict escalates in the Middle East, Google searches for “military draft” are on the rise.

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Over the weekend, a new website popped up that opens with a striking manifesto: “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.”

The site, built by a self-described “creator of anti-fascist websites,” is called DraftBarronTrump.com.

It was designed by Toby Morton, a comedy writer who once worked on projects like South Park and MADtv, and has now spent the past six years building satirical websites that take aim at powerful political figures.

DraftBarronTrump.com was published just hours after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack against Iran on February 28, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sparking an ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The site echoes calls online from critics of the military action for Trump’s youngest son, Barron, to join the war effort as the scale of future violence remains uncertain.

“When power is projected abroad, it is only right that strength exists at home,” the website reads. “If you’re looking for proven genes, inherited courage, and unquestionable resolve, look no further than the Trump family. Leadership starts somewhere.”

Calls for Barron Trump to be drafted gain traction online

Morton’s websites are often immediate reactions to current events, meaning that they tend to prioritize speed over intricate design.

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