From The Verge · Emma Roth · · 1m 10s
Trump TV launches as White House YouTube channel
The administration is streaming presidential speeches and moments 24/7, days after banning three news outlets.
In brief
The administration is streaming presidential speeches and moments 24/7, days after banning three news outlets. The White House is using YouTube to broadcast Trump content directly to the public, bypassing traditional media outlets it has restricted from access. Originally reported by The Verge.
White House launches Trump TV
The administration started a 24/7 YouTube livestream called Trump TV showing President Trump's speeches, bill signings, and other moments.
Timing follows media bans
Trump TV launched just days after the White House banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from accessing the building.
Unfiltered greatest hits
White House digital strategy head Kaelan Dorr said the channel will air Trump's greatest hits unfiltered, claiming the press reported inaccurately on the administration's accomplishments.
“The press, in some cases, reported inaccurately or not at all on the Administration's many record breaking accomplishments on behalf of all Americans.”
Newsom calls it state-run TV
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the channel as state-run television, while CNN, MS Now, and Politico sued the administration over the ban.
Networks unite against ban
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC released a joint statement condemning the White House's decision to ban a news organization over its reporting.
The bottom line
The White House is using YouTube to broadcast Trump content directly to the public, bypassing traditional media outlets it has restricted from access.
