Trump TV goes live as major US networks halt coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Steel Across America" event ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the Ellipse near the White House on September 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Finn Gomez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The White House has launched a 24/7 streaming channel dubbed “Trump TV”, offering viewers access to past moments, announcements and other content from President Donald Trump’s administration.

The White House announced the launch on its official X account on Monday, saying the stream would be updated in real time.

“IT’S LIVE. Trump TV is Streaming Now. 24/7, updated in real time, with top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest from the administration all in one place.

“Not every big moment has made it on your tv, now it can,” the White House said.

The stream, officially titled “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” is available through the White House website and its YouTube channel.

The White House describes it as a platform for the administration’s “biggest moments”, including videos, major remarks and highlights.

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The launch came amid an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and several major US news organisations over access to the White House.

Trump recently barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House grounds, prompting the three organisations to sue the administration over the decision.

Major television networks — ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC — subsequently suspended their shared White House pool coverage in solidarity with the affected outlets.

The White House has defended its approach to media access, while Trump has criticised what he describes as unfair or “fake news” coverage of his administration.

The first Trump TV broadcast featured previously recorded footage, including Trump’s July 3 address at Mount Rushmore, rather than a live presidential event.

The new channel gives the White House a direct platform for distributing video of Trump and his administration without relying solely on television networks for coverage.