Trump TV goes live as major US networks halt coverage

The White House has launched a 24/7 streaming channel called “Trump TV,” providing viewers with access to moments, announcements, and other content from President Donald Trump’s administration. The channel, officially titled “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” is available on the White House website and its YouTube channel, and it updates in real time. It includes past moments, major remarks, and highlights from the administration.

The launch of Trump TV comes amid a dispute between the Trump administration and several major U.S. news organizations over access to the White House. President Trump had barred CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House grounds, leading the three outlets to sue the administration over the decision. In solidarity, major television networks—ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC—suspended their shared White House pool coverage.

The White House defends its approach to media access, while President Trump criticizes the coverage as "fake news." For its first broadcast, Trump TV featured previously recorded footage, such as Trump’s July 3 address at Mount Rushmore, instead of a live presidential event. This new channel provides the White House with a direct platform to distribute video of President Trump and his administration without relying solely on television networks for coverage.