The Robb Carter Show:
USS Liberty Survivor Phil Tourney: What They Don’t Want You to Know
🎙️ Robb Carter Show EP32 | USS Liberty Survivor Phil Tourney Speaks Out
🇺🇸 A Survivor’s Story That Refuses to Be Silenced
In Episode 32 of The Robb Carter Show, USS Liberty survivor Phil Tourney joins host Robb Carter for a powerful and emotional conversation about the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty — and the decades-long fight to tell the truth about what happened that day.
For Phil, this isn’t just history.
It’s personal.
“We were attacked, abandoned, and then silenced.”
⚓ The Attack on the USS Liberty
Phil recounts the devastating events of June 8, 1967, when the USS Liberty — a U.S. Navy intelligence ship operating in international waters during the Six-Day War — came under attack.
According to Tourney, the assault included:
• Over 5,000 armor-piercing bullets
• Rockets and cannon fire
• Napalm attacks across the ship
• A massive torpedo strike that tore through the vessel
The result:
• 34 Americans killed
• 171 wounded
• A heavily damaged ship left struggling to survive
“They hit us with everything they had.”
🧭 Abandoned for 17 Hours
One of the most emotional parts of the discussion centers on the aftermath of the attack.
Phil explains that despite U.S. military forces being nearby, the Liberty crew received no immediate rescue or protection and was left alone for nearly 17 hours.
For the survivors, that abandonment became one of the deepest wounds of all.
🏛️ The Fight for Accountability
Tourney speaks openly about the immense difficulty Liberty survivors have faced while trying to seek answers and accountability.
He discusses:
• Years of political silence
• The lack of Congressional investigation
• Media reluctance to cover the story
• Frustration with government officials ignoring survivor testimony
According to Phil, the survivors’ mission has always been simple:
Tell the truth and honor the men who died.
📺 Why Independent Media Matters
Both Robb Carter and Phil discuss how independent platforms have become one of the few places willing to host honest conversations about the USS Liberty.
Without podcasts, documentaries, and alternative media, many Americans might never hear these firsthand accounts.
“We’re finally reaching people directly.”
📚 The Mission Continues
Phil explains that his work today is driven by the memory of the 34 men who never came home.
Through interviews, podcasts, books, and public speaking, he continues what he calls his “righteous grind” to preserve the story of the USS Liberty for future generations.
He encourages listeners to support the mission through:
• 📘 Stay Afloat - BUY IT HERE, and get a SIGNED COPY!
• 🌐 USS Liberty Veterans Association
• 🎙️ The Phil Tourney Podcast
🕊️ Never Forget the 34
At the heart of every interview, every speech, and every podcast appearance are the 34 Americans who lost their lives on June 8, 1967.
Phil Tourney continues to speak for them — because they no longer can.
🇺🇸 Never forget the USS Liberty.
Never forget the 34.
