Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews Scott's Defend the Guard Panel from Ron Paul's 90th Birthday Barbecue
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Aug 15, 2025 Dan McKnight is the founder of bringourtroopshome.us and a veteran of the global war on terror. At Ron Paul's birthday barbecue, he, along with Liam McCollum and Lee Deming, discusses the crucial 'Defend the Guard' legislation. They emphasize the importance of congressional approval for military engagements and the role of grassroots activism in challenging federal authority. Personal anecdotes highlight the human cost of war and the need for veterans to lead advocacy efforts for legislative change, ensuring their voices resonate in political spheres.
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From Combat Frustration To Activism
- Dan McKnight served in Marines, active Army, and Idaho National Guard and deployed to Afghanistan where missions constantly shifted.
- His frustration with Congress' abdication led him to start BringOurTroopsHome and push state-level Defend the Guard legislation.
Governor Helped During Deployment
- McKnight called Idaho's acting governor from Afghanistan to request supplies and got prompt help through state channels.
- That experience convinced him state executives can and should protect Guardsmen when federal support fails.
Strategy Shift To State Capitals
- Dan learned Washington advocacy often yields symbolic support but no action, leading to a strategy shift to state-level pressure.
- He argues states can restore constitutional war-power restraints through the Tenth Amendment.
