White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW

On September 21, 2026, the White House launched a 24-hour streaming channel called "Trump TV" amidst tension with US news outlets, following President Donald Trump's ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from the White House. The launch came in response to the administration accusing the news organizations of publishing "fake news" about its policies.

"Trump TV," hosted through the White House's YouTube channel, provides round-the-clock video of administration announcements, remarks and highlights. The platform will feature live streams of White House events, presidential speeches, and curated clips of past administration appearances. The service is designed to offer direct access to official messaging from the administration.

However, the channel does not replace independent reporting as it is an official government communications channel with material selected by the administration rather than independently gathered or scrutinized by outside journalists. The launch of Trump TV has intensified criticism that the administration is bypassing or weakening independent scrutiny.

Supporters argue it allows the public to watch official remarks without media filters, while critics claim it blurs the line between government information and political messaging. The situation now moves to court, where CNN, Politico and MS NOW will challenge the restrictions on press credentials and access, testing the limits of White House authority over media presence.