In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston welcomes Dan McKnight, chairman and founder of Bring Our Troops Home and Defend the Guard. Dan shares his backstory, including his military service and his journey from supporting endless wars to advocating for their end. They discuss the Defend the Guard initiative, its successes, and the challenges it faces in various states. They also delve into the implications of U.S. foreign policy under different administrations and the need for congressional accountability in declaring war. Tune in to learn more about grassroots activism and the ongoing efforts to reclaim constitutional war powers.

Dan McKnight served 13 years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, U.S. Army, and Idaho Army National Guard, including a National Guard response and support mission during Hurricane Katrina and an 18-month deployment to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Pech River Valley of Northeastern Afghanistan.

In an effort to refocus the proper use of the United States military, Dan founded Bring Our Troops Home in February 2019 with a mission to force Washington DC to end these undeclared wars and commit to reclaiming the congressional enumerated power "to declare war."

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(00:57) Dan McKnight's Background and Military Service

(01:01) Founding Bring Our Troops Home and Defend the Guard

(02:24) Challenges and Advocacy in Washington, DC

(03:40) Veteran Perspectives on War and Service

(06:50) Defend the Guard Movement and Legislation

(07:56) National Guard's Role in Modern Warfare

(13:32) Issues with Military Leadership and Recruitment

(16:41) Biden's Withdrawal from Afghanistan

(20:04) Congressional Abdication of War Powers

(30:20) Pentagon Audit and Military Spending

(34:48) Trump's Foreign Policy and Gaza

(40:46) Defend the Guard Movement

(47:15) Grassroots Activism and Support