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White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets - NPR
WorldBy Scott Neuman9/22/20261 min read
Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its "biggest moments all in one place."
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- The White House has launched a round-the-clock YouTube channel designed to showcase the Trump administration's "biggest moments all in one place," according to NPR.
- The move comes just days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, drawing attention to tensions between the administration and the press.
- The new channel, informally referred to as "Trump TV," operates on a 24/7 basis and functions as a direct communications platform controlled by the administration itself.
- By distributing content through its own channel, the White House can bypass traditional news organizations and present its messaging without independent editorial oversight.
- The launch underscores a broader strategy of using owned digital platforms to reach audiences directly, following the restrictions placed on established media access to the White House.
Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its "biggest moments all in one