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A lot of people have been texting Lt. Col. Allen West that it's all over for America. He doesn't buy it, and in this episode he explains why a bad midterm is a reason to get to work, not to give up. In this episode of Live Free TV, Allen West, Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union, puts the 2026 midterm results in perspective. He looks back at George W. Bush's 2006 midterm and Barack Obama's 63-seat loss in 2010, then asks the harder question: how did voters who backed President Trump and Republicans in 2024 turn away two years later? Allen also discusses: - Affordability, gas and diesel prices, and why leaders need message discipline and regular, honest updates to the people they serve - A national debt that has climbed from about $13-14 trillion when he was in Congress to nearly $40 trillion, and why "conservative" has to mean constitutional governance - The Save America Act and why it matters that only citizens register and vote - The Iran operation, and why military strategy can't be run on social media - Why candidate character still matters, and the difference between politicians and statesmen - Raising the next generation, from 300-plus Christian high school seniors in Midlothian, Texas, to students at Liberty University - Zohran Mamdani's call to replace "the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism," and why Allen wants more rugged individualism, not less "These are the times that try men's souls." The ACRU isn't made up of summer soldiers or sunshine patriots. No self-pity, no despair. Ruck up. Fight's on. Coming up: Veterans and Valor at the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs, Florida, on Veterans Day, November 11, at 6:00 PM, with Lee Greenwood. Learn more: https://theacru.org Join the Committee to Support and Defend: https://supportanddefend.org Subscribe to Live Free TV for new episodes with Allen West. #LiveFreeTV #AllenWest #ACRU #Constitution #Midterms2026 #Election2026 #FightsOn

"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 - Why everyone should reread the Declaration of Independence in its 250th year (it takes about 10 and a half minutes) - The question he wishes debate moderators would ask every candidate - What Medicare for All could mean for people already on Medicare - Gas prices, electric-vehicle mandates and the right to choose what you drive - The Tytler cycle, from faith and liberty through abundance and apathy back to bondage 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 Join the Committee to Support and Defend: https://supportanddefend.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. In this episode of Live Free TV, Cortes discusses his documentary, Danger in the Heartland, and what he heard from grieving families and local law enforcement in Wisconsin. He and West examine sanctuary policies, cooperation between local police and ICE, and the responsibility of government to protect its citizens. The conversation also covers: - Cortes’s reporting from Fond du Lac and his ride-along with Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt. - The families featured in his documentary and their calls for accountability. - Public safety concerns in college communities, including his reporting on the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman. - The debate over immigration enforcement in Wisconsin’s governor’s race. - Why West and Cortes argue that public safety and the rule of law should come before political loyalties. Find Steve’s documentaries and more of his reporting: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ Learn more about the American Constitutional Rights Union: https://theacru.org Committee to Support and Defend: https://supportanddefend.org Share this episode with someone interested in immigration policy, public safety, and the rule of law.

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.

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 - 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

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

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:

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

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 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