Trump's Statements on the Vietnam War and His Military Service Avoidance
April 22, 2026
Former President Donald Trump claimed he would have won the Vietnam War quickly if he had been president at that time. He discussed the military conflicts the U.S. has been involved in and his avoidance of military service due to medical issues. Trump mentioned receiving deferments for his studies and attributed his situation to his medical reports. A version of his story includes an intervention from a podiatrist connected to his father. Trump continues to spark controversy with his statements.