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"Free" stuff from government always comes with a bill, and Lt. Col. Allen West thinks this midterm is the time to read it. Before you vote, he says, go back to one question: what is the relationship between you and your government?

In this solo episode of Live Free TV, Allen West, Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union, argues that this election is less about party than about philosophy. Starting from the Declaration of Independence and John Locke's natural rights, he explains why the individual, not the state, is sovereign in the American system, and why "free" and "freedom" are not the same thing.

Allen also discusses:

- Why midterm turnout drops, and the three groups he's working to get to the polls: hunters, veterans and Christians

Coming up: the Colonel's Muster with the Committee to Support and Defend on October 28, 7:00-7:30 PM Eastern, and Veterans and Valor at the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs, Florida, on Veterans Day, November 11, with Lee Greenwood and Ira Dean.

Early voting has started in many states. Find your polling place, bring a friend and vote.

Learn more: https://theacru.org

Wisconsin is a long way from the southern border. Steve Cortes joins Lt. Col. Allen West to explain why he believes immigration enforcement is an urgent issue for communities in America’s heartland.

Everyone knows the song. Almost nobody knows why he wrote it.

In this special episode of Live Free TV, Lt. Col. Allen West sits down with country music legend Lee Greenwood for a conversation that goes far beyond the stage. Greenwood shares the real story behind "God Bless the USA": the shot-down airliner that lit the fire in 1983, why he insisted on putting God first in the title, and the one lyric he wrote to make sure America never forgets the men who died.

But the song is only part of it. Greenwood opens up about a childhood shaped by his father's World War II Navy service, selling fruit to buy his first bicycle, working bars at 14 to pay for his own socks, and the night in Los Angeles when he had $2 to his name. He explains why that experience shapes how he sees the socialism debate today, what "Live Free" means to him, and why fewer than 1% of Americans now serve in uniform, and where that willingness to serve actually comes from.

Also in this episode:

• Greenwood's wife, former Miss Tennessee USA Kim Payne Greenwood, has been nominated by the President as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados

Recorded the day before the 239th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, during America's 250th year of independence.

🎟️ Join us for Veterans and Valor on Veterans Day, November 11, at the Marriott in Bonita Springs, Florida. Tickets and details at theacru.org and supportanddefend.org.

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What happens when religious liberty is used to shield a political ideology from constitutional scrutiny? Lt. Col. Allen West argues that Americans must distinguish between protecting an individual’s freedom of worship and ignoring organized movements that seek to undermine constitutional principles.

In this episode of Live Free TV, we examine political Islam through the lens of individual rights, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, equal protection, and the constitutional oath to support and defend the United States. 

Also discussed:

- Why criticism of an ideology is not the same as hostility toward individuals

- The constitutional conflict between individual liberty and systems demanding submission

- The Muslim Brotherhood memorandum and the Holy Land Foundation trial

- The Islamic Society of North America and its upcoming convention

- Religious persecution, blasphemy laws, and freedom of expression

- The political alliance between Marxist and Islamist movements

- Why elected officials must be questioned about their commitment to the Constitution

- The inaugural issue of The Constitutional Defender

- Veterans and Valor on November 11, 2026, in Bonita Springs, Florida

America’s 250th anniversary gives us plenty to celebrate, but it also demands an honest look at what we are preserving. Are the rights to life, liberty, and property still treated as God-given rights, or as privileges government may redefine and ration?

In this episode of Live Free TV, Lt. Col. Allen West examines the principles behind the Declaration of Independence, John Locke’s natural-rights theory, and the constitutional oath to support and defend the nation’s founding law. He argues that America’s next chapter depends on citizens who understand those principles and are willing to defend them.

LTC West addresses:

- Why “Independence Day” means more than a date on the calendar

Supporting the Constitution is passive. Defending it requires action. The choice before Americans is whether we will remain steadfast and loyal to the republic or leave less freedom to the generations that follow us.

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Can a governor order sheriffs to stop cooperating with ICE? What does the Constitution actually say about immigration enforcement, state authority, and the rule of law?

In this episode of Live Free TV, Lt. Col. Allen West examines recent efforts by some states to restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He explains the constitutional principles behind the debate, including the Supremacy Clause, the Guarantee Clause, and the responsibilities of elected sheriffs to uphold the law.

West also discusses:

- New York's directive to sheriffs regarding ICE cooperation

- Maryland's immigration enforcement policies

- The 287(g) program and how local law enforcement works with ICE

- The legal distinction between federal and state authority

- Why the rule of law matters for public safety and national sovereignty

- Whether you agree or disagree, understanding the constitutional framework is essential to the conversation.

Topics covered:

- ICE and the 287(g) Program

- Sanctuary States & Sanctuary Cities

- The Supremacy Clause

- Article IV and the Guarantee Clause

- Constitutional Sheriffs

- Immigration Enforcement

- Border Security

- Rule of Law

Learn more about the American Constitutional Rights Union:

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Can a governor order sheriffs to stop cooperating with ICE? What does the Constitution actually say about immigration enforcement, state authority, and the rule of law?

In this episode of Live Free TV, Lt. Col. Allen West examines recent efforts by some states to restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He explains the constitutional principles behind the debate, including the Supremacy Clause, the Guarantee Clause, and the responsibilities of elected sheriffs to uphold the law.

West also discusses:

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As America celebrates its 250th year, Lt. Col. Allen West delivers a message from Brunswick, Georgia, that freedom is never guaranteed—it must be defended at the ballot box.

While visiting the Golden Isles Veterans Village, Allen reflects on America's founding principles, the importance of rugged individualism, and why veterans, Christians, and gun owners must become more engaged in the political process.

From honoring those who served to confronting the growing influence of collectivist ideology, this episode is a call to every American who values liberty: participate, vote, and help preserve the Constitutional Republic for the next generation.

In this episode:

- Why veterans deserve more than our gratitude

- The importance of voting in the 2026 midterm elections

- Rugged individualism vs. collectivism

- America's 250th anniversary and the road to America 300

- Why liberty survives only when citizens participate

For more information about voting and volunteering in your state, visit our election resources page here:

As America celebrates its 250th year, Lt. Col. Allen West delivers a message from Brunswick, Georgia, that freedom is never guaranteed—it must be defended at the ballot box.

While visiting the Golden Isles Veterans Village, Allen reflects on America's founding principles, the importance of rugged individualism, and why veterans, Christians, and gun owners must become more engaged in the political process.

From honoring those who served to confronting the growing influence of collectivist ideology, this episode is a call to every American who values liberty: participate, vote, and help preserve the Constitutional Republic for the next generation.

In this episode:

For more information about voting and volunteering in your state, visit our election resources page here:

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, Lt. Col. Allen West looks ahead to a bigger question: what kind of nation are we leaving for America 300?

In this episode of Live Free TV, he addresses two recent Supreme Court decisions he believes undermine the foundation of our constitutional republic: Watson v. Republican National Committee, which allowed states to count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward, and the Court’s ruling against President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship.

From election integrity and mail-in ballots to the meaning of citizenship under the 14th Amendment, Lt. Col. West argues that Americans must pay close attention, get engaged, and defend the principles laid out in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The mission remains clear: support and defend our constitutional rights, freedoms, and liberties for the next generation — and the one after that.

Learn more at https://theacru.org

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As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, Lt. Col. Allen West looks ahead to a bigger question: what kind of nation are we leaving for America 300?

In this episode of Live Free TV, he addresses two recent Supreme Court decisions he believes undermine the foundation of our constitutional republic: Watson v. Republican National Committee, which allowed states to count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward, and the Court’s ruling against President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship.

From election integrity and mail-in ballots to the meaning of citizenship under the 14th Amendment, Lt. Col. West argues that Americans must pay close attention, get engaged, and defend the principles laid out in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The mission remains clear: support and defend our constitutional rights, freedoms, and liberties for the next generation — and the one after that.

Learn more at https://theacru.org

Lt. Col. Allen West breaks down the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and asks whether America is moving toward peace — or repeating the mistakes of 1938.

In this episode of Live Free TV, Col. West discusses Iran’s nuclear ambitions, terrorist proxy networks, the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s security, and why strength remains essential in dealing with hostile regimes.

He also shares details about the Veterans Poker Run in Brunswick, Georgia, supporting Golden Isles Veterans Village.

Learn more at TheACRU.org and SupportAndDefend.org.

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Lt. Col. Allen West breaks down the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and asks whether America is moving toward peace — or repeating the mistakes of 1938.

In this episode of Live Free TV, Col. West discusses Iran’s nuclear ambitions, terrorist proxy networks, the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s security, and why strength remains essential in dealing with hostile regimes.

He also shares details about the Veterans Poker Run in Brunswick, Georgia, supporting Golden Isles Veterans Village.

Learn more at TheACRU.org and SupportAndDefend.org.

#LiveFreeTV #AllenWest #ACRU #Iran #MiddleEast #Veterans #America250 #Constitution #NationalSecurity

"There's nothing happy about this day."

That's what Lt. Col. Allen West tells the people who wish him a Happy Memorial Day. Because Memorial Day isn't a kickoff to summer. It's not about pools, hot dogs, or NBA playoffs. It's about the men and women who never came home.

In this episode of Live Free TV, Colonel West cuts through the commercialization and brings you back to what this weekend actually means. He walks you onto the hallowed ground of Lexington Green, April 19, 1775, where 77 Sons of Liberty faced down a British regiment of nearly 1,000. He reads the names of the first eight Americans who fell there, men with wives, children under five, brothers fighting beside them, and tells their stories one by one.

He takes you inside Fort McHenry as the British bombarded Baltimore Harbor, where soldiers gave their lives so Francis Scott Key could write the words that became our national anthem.

He honors his own father, Cpl. Herman West Sr., and his father-in-law, Master Sgt. Ronald Keith Graham, two combat tours in Vietnam.

And he closes with Lincoln. Two minutes. Ten sentences. 272 words at Gettysburg that say everything Memorial Day was ever meant to say.

This is a call to remember. Take your kids to a national cemetery this weekend. Walk the gardens of stone. Read the names on those simple marble headstones. Tell your children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews who made the steak on the grill and the freedom in the air possible.

Because somewhere in America this weekend, there's an empty chair that will never be filled.