Former ‘South Park’ writer initiates campaign to draft Donald Trump’s son for Iran War
The former South Park writer, Toby Morton, has launched a campaign to mock President Donald Trump and call for his youngest son, Barron, to “defend the country” in the conflict with Iran.
Over the last few days, the United States and Israel have begun “major combat operations” against Iran, which led to the Iranian regime launching retaliatory attacks across Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump failed to gain congressional approval, and also labelled the campaign ‘Operation Epic Fury’. The decision, which has led to almost 800 deaths already according to recent figures, has faced much backlash from political leaders and celebrities, such as Jack White.
In response, Morton has set up a satirical website, sharing that he deems Trump’s youngest son, Barron, ready for military service. The website is titled DraftBarronTrump.com.
The tagline for the website states, “America is strong because its leaders are strong. President Trump proves that every day. Naturally, his son Barron is more than ready to defend the country his father so boldly commands. Service is honor. Strength is inherited.”
Alongside photos of Trump napping, it continues, “If you’re looking for proven genes, inherited courage, and unquestionable resolve, look no further than the Trump family. Leadership starts somewhere.”
It includes three fake testimonials from Trump, as well as Barron’s brothers Eric and Donald Jr. Eric’s testimonial doesn’t quite stick the landing, as he wanders off topic: “People always say I’m stupid, which is totally unfair, because I understand a lot about pancakes.”
Trump Jr’s testimonial reads, “This moment is really about Barron, okay? Always has been. He represents strength, courage, and service. I’ll be honoring that sacrifice in my own way, mainly by talking about it from a safe distance.”
This isn’t the first time Morton has set up a fake website to poke fun at the Trump administration. He also registered TrumpKennedyCenter.org, which anticipated Trump’s much-contested decision to add his name to The Kennedy Center, which has led to several artist drop-outs.
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