Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
The White House has unveiled a round-the-clock streaming service named "Trump TV," accessible 24/7 to provide viewers with past moments, announcements, and other content from President Donald Trump's administration. Announced via the White House's official X account on Monday, the stream promises to be updated in real-time, offering top moments, political statements, and the latest updates from the administration in one place.
According to the White House, the channel, officially titled "TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station," features videos, major remarks, and highlights from the administration. The stream is available on the White House website and its YouTube channel. The White House describes it as a platform for showcasing the "biggest moments" of the administration's political career, including videos, significant remarks, and key highlights.
The launch comes amid a growing conflict between the Trump administration and several major US news organizations over access to the White House. President Trump recently barred CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House grounds, leading these three outlets to file a lawsuit against the administration. Major television networks — ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC — subsequently suspended their shared White House pool coverage in support of the affected news organizations.
In response, the White House has defended its media access policies, while Trump has criticized what he describes as unfair or "fake news" coverage of his administration. The inaugural broadcast on Trump TV featured previously recorded footage, including President Trump's July 3 address at Mount Rushmore, rather than a live presidential event. The new channel offers the White House a direct platform for distributing video content featuring President Trump and his administration, independent of television network coverage.
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