Vermont Guard Demands War Accountability | Montpelier News

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Vermont National Guard veterans and their families are rallying behind the Defend the Guard Act, demanding Congress formally authorize overseas deployments — not just through executive orders or vague mandates. They argue that sending troops into “wars of vanity” without a constitutional vote violates both law and ethics, putting lives at risk while ignoring democratic accountability. This nationwide movement seeks to protect Guard members who often can’t speak out, urging Vermont lawmakers to join the push for legal safeguards and renewed respect for the war-declaration process — honoring…