Trump TV Begins 24-Hour Streaming After Major US Media Suspended White House Coverage
Trump TV Begins 24-Hour Streaming After Major US Media Suspended White House Coverage
The White House announced the launch on its official X account on Monday, saying the channel would be updated in real time.
The White House has launched a 24-hour streaming channel known as “Trump TV,” giving President Donald Trump’s administration a direct platform to broadcast its announcements, speeches and other video content.
The White House announced the launch on its official X account on Monday, saying the channel would be updated in real time.
The platform, officially titled “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” is available on the White House website and its YouTube channel.
The White House said the channel would feature what it described as the administration’s “biggest moments,” including major remarks, videos and highlights from Trump’s presidency.
The launch comes amid a dispute between the Trump administration and several major US news organisations over access to the White House.
Trump had recently barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House grounds, leading the three organisations to sue the administration over the decision.
ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC later suspended their shared White House pool coverage following the restrictions placed on the affected news organisations.
The White House has defended its media-access policy, while Trump has repeatedly criticised coverage of his administration, accusing some media organisations of unfair reporting.
The first Trump TV broadcast featured previously recorded footage rather than a live presidential event. One of the videos shown was Trump’s July 3 address at Mount Rushmore.
The new platform allows the White House to distribute footage of Trump and his administration directly to viewers without depending entirely on traditional television networks for coverage.
The channel is expected to provide viewers with regular access to official White House content as the administration continues its dispute with several major news organisations over media access.
