Trump TV goes live as major US networks halt coverage

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The White House has launched a 24/7 streaming channel dubbed “Trump TV”, offering viewers access to past moments, announcements and other content from President Donald Trump’s administration.

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The White House announced the launch on its official X account on Monday, saying the stream would be updated in real time.

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“IT’S LIVE. Trump TV is Streaming Now. 24/7, updated in real time, with top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest from the administration all in one place.

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“Not every big moment has made it on your tv, now it can,” the White House said.

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The stream, officially titled “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” is available through the White House website and its YouTube channel.

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The White House describes it as a platform for the administration’s “biggest moments”, including videos, major remarks and highlights.

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The launch came amid an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and several major US news organisations over access to the White House.

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Trump recently barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House grounds, prompting the three organisations to sue the administration over the decision.

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Major television networks — ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC — subsequently suspended their shared White House pool coverage in solidarity with the affected outlets.

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The White House has defended its approach to media access, while Trump has criticised what he describes as unfair or “fake news” coverage of his administration.

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The first Trump TV broadcast featured previously recorded footage, including Trump’s July 3 address at Mount Rushmore, rather than a live presidential event.

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The new channel gives the White House a direct platform for distributing video of Trump and his administration without relying solely on television networks for coverage.

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