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The White House has launched a round-the-clock streaming service dedicated to President Donald Trump and his administration, providing a direct channel for distributing official videos, speeches and announcements.
The platform, known as “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” went live on Monday and is available through the White House website and its YouTube channel.
Announcing the launch on X, the White House described the service as a 24/7 stream that would be updated in real time with selected moments and announcements from the administration.
The White House said the platform would bring together major speeches, videos and other highlights that may not have received television coverage.
The launch comes amid a dispute between the Trump administration and several major US news organisations over access to the White House.
The administration recently restricted access for CNN, Politico and MS NOW, prompting the three outlets to take legal action against the White House over the decision.
Several major television networks, including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, subsequently suspended their participation in the shared White House press pool in protest against the restrictions.
The White House has defended its media-access policy, while Trump has repeatedly criticised news organisations whose coverage he considers unfair or inaccurate.
The first programming on Trump TV consisted largely of previously recorded material rather than a live presidential event.
Among the footage aired was Trump’s July 3 address at Mount Rushmore.
The new platform provides the administration with a direct means of distributing footage and statements involving the President without depending entirely on traditional television networks to reach audiences.
The development marks another step in the White House’s expanding use of digital platforms to communicate directly with the public amid its ongoing dispute with sections of the US media.
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