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Rob Schneider, who has never served in the military and is now too old to do so, took to social media on Friday to call for the United States to “restore the military draft for our nation’s young people” amid the ongoing war with Iran that was started by President Trump and Israel.
“We must once again recommit ourselves to one Nation under God, indivisible. Therefore, we must restore the military draft for our Nation’s young people,” Schneider said. “Each and every American, at eighteen years of age, must serve two years of military service.”
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”
– John F. KennedyWe must once again recommit ourselves to one Nation under God, indivisible.
Therefore, we must restore the military draft for our Nation’s young people.
Each and every American,…
— Rob Schneider 🇺🇸 (@RobSchneider) March 27, 2026
The Sopranos star Michael Imperioli absolutely cooked Rob Schneider’s ‘comedy’ over his calls to reinstate a military draft
While Schneider’s take was swiftly and widely lambasted on social media, perhaps the most cutting response came from Michael Imperioli, who suggested Iran would surrender if they had to listen to Schneider’s “comedy.”
“I’ve got a better idea. Let’s just send Rob to Iran to perform his comedy. They will surrender immediately and unconditionally,” the fame Christopher Moltisanti actor shared on Instagram.
LMFAOOOO GET HIS ASS MICHAEL pic.twitter.com/CqZBrjVxeq
— Chris (Cowboy) =w= (@ScumFuckCowboy_) March 29, 2026
“I am glad I started the discussion.
No comments, please.” https://t.co/gPEcKRrNri pic.twitter.com/gcVwUxmQiL— Dan Smotz (The System is Down) (@tsidpod) March 30, 2026
Imperioli’s shot at Schneider is reminiscent of when the late, great Norm Macdonald absolutely cooked him while appearing on Conan.
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran began at the end of February, with military strikes coordinated by the Trump administration and Israel targeting Iranian military infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and leadership.
Despite recent suggestions, however, the Trump administration says they have no plans to reinstate a military draft at this time. Given the admin’s penchant for deception, though, the anxiety about the return of the draft continues to permeate.