{
  "id": 9544536,
  "title": "Trump loves good ratings. He won’t find them on ‘Trump TV’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-loves-good-ratings-he-wont-find-them-on-trump-tv",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91611853/trump-loves-good-ratings-he-wont-find-them-for-trump-tv"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump launched Trump TV, a 24/7 YouTube livestream, on Monday, aiming to replace mainstream news outlets like CNN and MSN. However, initial viewership has been low and the content has been criticized as unappealing. The network's logo and sizzle reel attempt to project a state-like image, but the lack of compelling information and context makes it seem more like a shuffled collection of videos. The White House's hype failed to materialize into a genuine state media system, as viewers aren't privy to when or where events were filmed, or what they're actually watching. Professor Sarah Ann Oates from the University of Maryland notes that creating a state broadcaster requires substantial financial investment, time, and audience development - something Trump TV lacks. While it might entertain fervent Trump supporters, it clearly doesn't function as news. The channel is available both through the White House website and YouTube, with live coverage and a scrolling news ticker. Trump TV's creation dates back at least a decade, with the concept originally intended for a potential cable TV channel. However, the primary goal now appears to be promoting Trump's agenda and narratives, rather than providing objective reporting. Despite the channel's small reach, it's likely that a right-wing media ecosystem will amplify Trump's messaging beyond its original scope, further complicating the news landscape.",
  "summary": "You can start a state television network, but you can’t make people watch. President Donald Trump’s White House this week launched Trump TV , a 24/7 YouTube livestream of new and recycled Trump speeches and other administration events—but initial viewership has been low, and the content isn’t very compelling. Its slow start shows in real time how hard it really is to establish state media, even…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}