White House launches Trump TV, a 24/7 YouTube stream of Trump administration moments
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The White House launched Trump TV on Monday, a 24/7 YouTube stream featuring President Donald Trump's speeches and administration events. The launch follows Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists from the White House over alleged 'fake news.' In response, five major TV networks and several news agencies suspended coverage of Trump events.
Key Facts
- Trump TV began streaming with Trump's July 3 speech at Mount Rushmore titled 'TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station.'
- The White House announced the launch on X on September 21, 2026, describing the stream as '24/7, updated in real time.'
- Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists from the White House on September 18, accusing them of spreading 'fake news.'
- ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and Fox News suspended joint video coverage of Trump events in response to the ban.
- AP, AFP, Washington Post, and The New York Times decided not to publish photos from Trump events on Monday.
Launch and Content
The White House launched Trump TV on Monday as a 24/7 YouTube stream featuring President Donald Trump's speeches and administration events. The stream began with Trump's July 3 speech at Mount Rushmore, titled 'TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station.' The presentation also included footage of Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. The White House announced the launch on X on September 21, 2026, stating the stream is '24/7, updated in real time, with top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest from the administration.' Trump's press secretary Kaelan Dorr said Trump TV would be a 'direct stream of the administration's brightest moments without censorship,' showing clips not covered by mainstream news channels.
Press Ban and Media Response
On September 18, Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists from the White House, accusing them of spreading 'fake news.' Trump wrote on Truth Social that the White House is fighting 'fake news' which 'has grown like a cancerous tumor' and 'poses a threat to our national security.' In response, five major TV networks in the presidential pool — ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and Fox News — suspended joint video coverage of Trump events. AP, AFP, Washington Post, and The New York Times decided on Monday not to publish photos from Trump events in solidarity. Last year, the White House excluded the Wall Street Journal from Trump's press pool.
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