Rob Schneider Proposes Mandatory Draft for 18-Year-Olds

Actor and comedian Rob Schneider advocated for the reinstatement of the military draft in the United States, proposing mandatory two-year service for all 18-year-olds amid the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. In a post on X dated March 27, 2026, the 62-year-old entertainer urged a recommitment to national unity, drawing on President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address.

Schneider, known for roles in films like "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" and "The Hot Chick," as well as his time on "Saturday Night Live," outlined a plan requiring every American to serve starting at age 18. Participants could opt to fulfill part of the term overseas or in domestic volunteer roles. He argued that such service would foster unity across racial, religious, and social lines while instilling lifelong skills through rigorous physical training. "Being a citizen of the United States gives us unparalleled freedoms and opportunities that are the envy of the world," Schneider wrote. "However, these freedoms that we cherish do not come without a cost."

The proposal, he contended, would create a standing army prepared for both international conflicts and domestic emergencies, such as natural disasters....