

8/15/24 Liam McCollum on Why Donald Trump and His Supporters Should Back Defend the Guard
Aug 18, 2024
Liam McCollum, a law student at the University of Montana and a Mises Institute Apprentice, discusses his call for Donald Trump to endorse the Defend the Guard Act. He explains the act's aim to limit National Guard deployments without Congress's approval. McCollum highlights strategies to attract libertarian and conservative support for anti-war initiatives. The conversation touches on the role of militias, recent bipartisan endorsements, and the importance of integrating libertarian values into mainstream political discourse to reshape military engagement.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Political Alliances and Libertarian Ideals
04:17 • 12min
Reforming the National Guard's Role
16:12 • 7min
Exploring the Militia's Role and Advocating Bipartisan Anti-War Support
23:40 • 5min
Bipartisan Support for the Defend the Guard Movement
29:01 • 3min
Libertarian Strategies for Political Influence
32:14 • 17min