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Hosted by Allen West, Live Free TV is a project of the American Constitutional Rights Union Action Fund, dedicated to protecting our constitutional rights, liberties, and freedoms. For more, see theacru.org. #LiveFreeTV #ACRU

  1. 2d ago

    Lee Greenwood: The Untold Story Behind "God Bless the USA" | Live Free TV

    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 • Reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and whether America still remembers • His take on wealth, envy, and the "gospel of envy" • Why "God Bless the USA" now plays at U.S. naturalization ceremonies • A look ahead to Veterans and Valor, November 11 in Bonita Springs, Florida, where Greenwood will perform alongside ACRU and the Committee to Support and Defend 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. Live Free TV is brought to you by the American Constitutional Rights Union and the Committee to Support and Defend. 👍 If this episode moved you, hit like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

    Lee Greenwood: The Untold Story Behind "God Bless the USA" | Live Free TV
  2. Aug 17

    At 250, Will America Still Choose Liberty?

    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 - The difference between liberty and government control - Property rights, taxation, and wealth redistribution - Whether candidates who reject constitutional structures can honestly swear to defend them - The continuing duty of America’s veterans - Thomas Paine, Frédéric Bastiat, and the ideas worth reading in America’s 250th year - Veterans and Valor in Bonita Springs on Veterans Day 2026 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. Learn more and support the work: https://theacru.org https://supportanddefend.org Subscribe to Live Free TV for clear conversations about constitutional rights, liberty, and the responsibilities of citizenship. #LiveFreeTV #America250 #Constitution #Liberty #AllenWest

    At 250, Will America Still Choose Liberty?
  3. Jul 31

    Can Governors Stop Sheriffs from Working with ICE? The Constitution Says No | Lt. Col. Allen West

    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: 🌐 https://theacru.org Support the Committee to Support and Defend: 🌐 https://supportanddefend.org   Subscribe for more episodes of Live Free TV with Lt. Col. Allen West covering the Constitution, public policy, election integrity, border security, and the principles that preserve liberty.   #LiveFreeTV #AllenWest #Constitution #ICE #BorderSecurity #RuleOfLaw #Sheriffs #287g #Immigration #ACRU 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: 🌐 https://theacru.org Support the Committee to Support and Defend: 🌐 https://supportanddefend.org Subscribe for more episodes of Live Free TV with Lt. Col. Allen West covering the Constitution, public policy, election integrity, border security, and the principles that preserve liberty. #LiveFreeTV #AllenWest #Constitution #ICE #BorderSecurity #RuleOfLaw #Sheriffs #287g #Immigration #ACRU

  4. Jul 29

    If You Don't Vote, You Don't Live Free

    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: - 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:

  5. Jul 3

    Two Unsupreme Decisions That Could Reshape America

    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 Support the Committee to Support and Defend: https://supportanddefend.org 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 Support the Committee to Support and Defend: https://supportanddefend.org

  6. May 22

    There's Nothing Happy About Memorial Day | Allen West Honors Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure

    "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.

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Hosted by Allen West, Live Free TV is a project of the American Constitutional Rights Union Action Fund, dedicated to protecting our constitutional rights, liberties, and freedoms. For more, see theacru.org. #LiveFreeTV #ACRU