Recent comments from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt have sparked concern among some American families after she said President Donald Trump is not ruling out additional military options as the current operation continues.
During a televised interview, Leavitt was asked about growing anxiety among parents worried their children could become involved in a broader conflict.
Responding to those concerns, she emphasized that the operation has so far remained limited in scope but said the administration is keeping its options open.
“President Trump wisely does not remove options off of the table,” Leavitt said. “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.”
White House keeps military options open
Leavitt also noted that the strategy has focused primarily on air operations.
“It has been, and it will continue to be,” she said, referring to the aerial nature of the campaign so far.
However, she reiterated that the administration does not want to publicly rule out other potential actions if circumstances change.
“It’s not part of the current plan right now, but the president, again, wisely keeps his options on the table,” she added.
Concerns about a possible draft
While the White House has not announced any plan to introduce mandatory military service, the comments have fueled debate online and among political commentators about the possibility of a larger military commitment.
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The question during the interview reflected worries expressed by some parents about whether their sons or daughters could eventually be called to serve if the conflict escalates.
So far, there has been no official confirmation that the United States is considering reinstating a military draft, which has not been used since the Vietnam War era.
Still, Leavitt’s remarks made clear that the administration intends to maintain what it describes as strategic flexibility as the situation develops.
