Janessa Goldbeck

Janessa Goldbeck, Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, works on veterans’ issues and civil-military relations. She talks about troops’ confusion over missions and casualties, civilian harm and moral worries, risks of politicized staffing and recruiting, legal limits on unlawful orders, and the role of senior officers and governors in responding to federal deployments.

Janessa Goldbeck, a military veteran and CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation, shares her insights on the troubling trend of military deployment for domestic purposes. She highlights the dangers of using the National Guard and Marines in civilian roles, emphasizing that they are not equipped for such tasks. Goldbeck discusses the political implications of these actions and their effect on public trust in the military. She also addresses concerns about veterans feeling politically homeless and the impact of political division on military cohesion and integrity.

Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation and former U.S. Marine captain, discusses the alarming results of the War Game simulation, which explores a coup scenario sparked by January 6. She reveals motivations behind understanding veteran involvement in extremism and the implications for national security. The conversation touches on misinformation, military counterintelligence, and the challenges of addressing rising violence within polarized politics. Janessa highlights the urgent need for public accountability and principled leadership in these turbulent times.