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The 24/7 YouTube livestream shows videos of Trump’s speeches, bill signings, and other moments. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously,
The White House has launched a 24/7 streaming channel on YouTube called "Trump TV" after major TV networks banded together to boycott coverage of pool events. The new channel promised constant coverage, updated in real time, that would run top past moments, announcements and the "latest and greatest from the administration all in one place."
White House launches “Trump TV” 24/7 YouTube stream after banning CNN, Politico & MS Now; networks suspend pool coverage.
Critics panned the channel, calling it propoganda.
Daily Mail on MSN
Trump takes extraordinary step to dodge official news channels with new TV platform amid press ban
The White House promoted the launch of 'TRUMP TV: The Essential Station' on YouTube at 7 pm ET Monday night.
A media boycott drove Trump to dabble in state TV. But instead of a network competitor, Trump TV is just a dinky livestream with abysmal ratings.
The New Republic on MSNOpinion
Trump’s Solution for His Own Media Ban Is an Instant Bust
The president’s ratings are in the gutter. The White House launched “TrumpTV: The Essentials Station” on Monday. The digital streaming service provides a 24/7 rotation of Trump’s rallies, speeches, and announcements,
Trump TV’s failure to launch was underlined by major media outlets that are part of the White House press pool to abandon coverage of Trump in protest of his ban against their colleagues. As a result, there was no audio of Trump to accompany video of him opening up his new helipad at the White House on Monday.
After President Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, major TV networks suspended their shared coverage of the president.