Gen Z Fears a Military Draft Because of TikTok Misinformation

Gen Z Fears a Military Draft Because of TikTok Misinformation

TikTok is awash in warnings that young men in the U.S. could soon be drafted into military service and panicked reactions to that prospect — but all of it is predicated on a misinterpretation of a bill currently making its way through Congress. For generations, American men have been federally required to register with the Selective Service System once they turn 18, making them eligible for the military draft. Presently, the U.S. maintains all…