The “Hot Chick” actor, who has not served, thinks all men and women should for two years.

Rob Schneider calls to reinstate U.S. military draft amid Iran war

The "Hot Chick" actor, who has not served, thinks all men and women should for two years.

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on March 28, 2026 2:21 p.m. ET

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Rob Schneider does not think military service should be voluntary anymore.

The *Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo* actor argued that the United States should bring back the draft on Friday.

"We must once again recommit ourselves to one nation under God, indivisible," Schneider wrote in an X post. "Therefore, we must restore the military draft for our nation's young people. Each and every American, at 18 years of age, must serve two years of military service. They could also choose to serve part of that time overseas or in country in a volunteer capacity."

Schneider, who has not served in the military, claimed that the "unparalleled freedoms and opportunities" that come with American citizenship "are the envy of the world" — but that they "do not come without a cost."

He continued, "By protecting and preserving these Freedoms, young people, regardless of race, creed or religion will be united in service to their country and just as importantly, to each other. Many Nations around the world require their young citizens to serve their country. Until recently, our Nation did as well. "

Rob Schneider in 2025.

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In his ideal scenario, both men and women should be under consideation in a military draft. "We would have all of our young men and women put into a rigorous physical training course that they could use for the rest of their lives," he said. "We would always have a standing army ready at all times, including for domestic problems like natural disasters."

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The *Hot Chick* comedian, who is an outspoken supporter of President Trump, also hypothesized that the military would make young Americans more patriotic, and that they are not being adequately educated about the country's greatness at colleges.

"Unlike in today's universities, our young people will learn how truly great their country is and how unique and incredible are the freedoms that this nation bestows upon them," he wrote. "Service is a solemn reminder of the men and women before them who 'paid the last full measure of devotion' so that we may enjoy these freedoms."

Schneider also argued that requiring the family members of politicians to join the military would shift how government officials think about war. "We would have in service every segment of our society represented so that our elected officials would be more hesitant and not cavalier about sending their own sons and daughters off to a faraway war unless it was truly in our nation's interests," he said. "This discussion and implementation must begin."

The United States has not issued a military draft call since the Vietnam War in 1972. Men in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 25 are still required to enroll in the Selective Service System in the event of a draft.

Rob Schneider in 2025.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt recently indicated that the draft could be reinstated amid the United States' current conflict with Iran.

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"President Trump wisely does not remove options off of the table," she said after being asked about concerns that a draft may be coming in a recent Fox News interview. "I know a lot of politicians like to do that quickly, but the president, as commander in chief, wants to continue to assess the success of this military operation. It's not part of the current plan right now, but the president, again, wisely keeps his options on the table."

However, the president cannot mandate a draft alone — only Congress can.

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