White House Launches ‘Trump TV’, 24/7 Streaming Platform Featuring Trump Speeches, Administration Updates

Washington, DC: The White House on Monday launched “Trump TV”, a 24/7 streaming platform featuring past speeches by US President Donald Trump, administration announcements and updates, providing viewers with a dedicated platform for presidential content.

The launch comes after a sharp escalation in tensions between the administration and major news organisations over press credentials and access to White House grounds.

Announcing the launch, the official X account of The White House said, “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.”

During the launch, the White House broadcast footage of Trump’s previous public appearances and speeches, including his swearing-in ceremony as the 47th President of the United States. The launch comes amid an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and several major news organisations over White House press access.

Earlier on Monday, Trump defended restrictions imposed on CNN, Politico and MS NOW, after the three organisations filed a federal lawsuit challenging the administration's decision to revoke access for their journalists.

Speaking to reporters outside Gracie Mansion following his meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Trump dismissed suggestions that media organisations could boycott him.

“They said they were going to boycott me, but they never boycott me. So I wasn't very worried about that. Look at all that press,” Trump said. Trump said the media had an obligation to report fairly and defended his administration's decision to restrict outlets he accused of publishing what he called “fake news”.

“I think that these outlets have an obligation to be fair. And if they're fake news, I really think I have an obligation not to allow them into another very special house,” Trump said, referring to the White House. The White House has defended the restrictions, arguing that the First Amendment protects the media's right to publish but does not guarantee individual organisations access to the White House grounds, briefing room or presidential press pool.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have challenged the restrictions in court, arguing that the government should not determine which journalists can access the White House based on their reporting.

The dispute has also affected the White House television pool, which provides shared footage of presidential events to participating news organisations.

In defence of its actions, the White House maintained that while the First Amendment safeguards media organisations' rights to publish freely, it does not mandate guaranteed physical access to White House grounds, press briefings, or the pooled press corps.

The ongoing feud has impacted the broader White House television pool, a collaborative arrangement where participating news outlets share video footage of presidential events.

The developments coincide with President Trump's arrival in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. In addition to his domestic media engagements, the President is scheduled to address world leaders during the high-level General Debate and hold bilateral meetings with international counterparts throughout the week. (With ANI Inputs)

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