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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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- Liam McCollum argues that Donald Trump's endorsement of the Defend the Guard Act could rally grassroots support and sway hesitant Republican lawmakers.
- The podcast highlights the importance of building coalitions between libertarians and discontented Republicans to promote a shared anti-war agenda and influence foreign policy.
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Support for the Defend the Guard Act
The Defend the Guard Act is state legislation aimed at preventing the National Guard from being deployed overseas without a formal declaration of war by Congress. Its proponents have encountered significant opposition from establishment Republicans, who often resort to threats about funding and military support. Championing this legislative initiative relies heavily on public endorsements from prominent political figures, particularly Donald Trump, to sway hesitant lawmakers. By framing the Act within the context of Trump's America First platform, advocates hope to mobilize grassroots support and compel Republicans to back it, as illustrated by the public endorsement from various state-level Republican legislators.
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