Dan McKnight

Dan McKnight, a U.S. Marine Corps Reserves veteran and founder of Idahoans to Bring Our Troops Home, dives into the ongoing struggle to pass the Defend The Guard legislation. He sheds light on this initiative aimed at curbing presidential powers over National Guard deployments. McKnight shares his transformation from patriotic service member to advocacy leader, emphasizing the critical need for accountability in military engagements. He also discusses the desperate tactics of the Defense Department to halt this movement and the importance of local legislative support.

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.