Jesse Ventura is no stranger to criticizing Donald Trump, and recently called on Donald’s son, Barron, to join the U.S. military and join the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Speaking during a recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ventura said he believes Barron Trump should do what his father never did, and join the military.
“There’s a simple thing as a leader, and you know this having been in the military—Trump wouldn’t know it because he’s a draft-dodging coward,” Ventura said. “Barron, you can change that, enlist in the U.S. military right now. Do something your father didn’t have the courage to do. Do something your father didn’t have the patriotism to do.”
When it comes to Trump’s qualifications for joining the military, Ventura said there should be no excuse, even if Barron is tall.
“I want to see a Trump in the military. Everybody in my family has served, so I think I can say that with all due confidence. Come on, Trumps, don’t just reap the benefits of this free world, somebody put on the uniform, and that’s you, Barron. I heard the excuse that Barron might be too tall, uh uh. David Robinson served on active duty. He was 7 feet tall. Before he ever went to the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, David Robinson went to the United States Navy Military Academy.”
Ventura has often criticized Trump in the past. Recently, he called Trump a “draft-dodging coward” who “did what all rich white boys did” when it was time to serve. Ventura also said that he “gave up on the country” when Trump was re-elected in 2024, and even teased a potential run for Minnesota governor again.
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