"It has been, and it will continue to be, and President Trump, wisely, does not remove options off of the table. 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."
"Could there be? Possibly, for a very good reason. Have to be a very good reason. [Trump's response regarding ground troops deployment]"
Following U.S. military attacks against Iran, questions emerged about whether a potential conflict could necessitate reinstating the military draft, dormant since the early 1970s. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed concerns during a Fox News interview, clarifying that while a draft is not currently planned, President Trump maintains flexibility as commander in chief to assess military operations. Trump separately indicated ground troops could be deployed if sufficiently justified. Leavitt's comments sparked controversy and criticism from political figures including former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, prompting the White House to reference her full statement for clarification.
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