Trump’s Military Image Contrasts with His Draft Dodging History

Donald Trump’s avoidance of military service during the Vietnam War, attributed to educational deferments and a claimed medical condition, has sparked criticism, particularly after he renamed the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Observers highlight a history of Trump’s contentious relationship with the military, as well as the political implications of draft avoidance among U.S. presidents.

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