Overview

• Trump took to Truth Social to reject the Washington Post's report on mandatory military service proposals.
• Christopher Miller, a former Trump defense secretary, supports mandatory service to boost military readiness.
• Senator J.D. Vance, a potential Trump running mate, also favors national service for young Americans.
• The U.S. military faces significant recruitment shortfalls, with some advisors seeing conscription as a solution.
• Trump's advisors' views contrast with his public denial of considering such policies.