White House Debuts 'Trump TV' Livestream After Press Bans
The channel streams administration videos, speeches and highlights in real time as CNN, MS NOW and Politico challenge White House access restrictions.
- On Monday at 7 p.m., the White House launched its own news channel, "Trump TV," designed to showcase the administration's "biggest moments all in one place" through livestreamed content updated in real time.
- President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House on Friday, citing what he called "fake" coverage and alleging an "illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription" under the previous administration.
- Major television networks, including ABC, CBS, and Fox News, suspended their participation in shared pool coverage following the ban, forcing the White House to rely on its own video feed for events like Monday's helipad ceremony.
- CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a federal lawsuit against the White House, arguing the administration violated their First Amendment rights by revoking credentials without process because it objected to their reporting.
- Trump vowed to appeal the legal challenge, calling "Fake News" a "threat to democracy" and warning that additional outlets could be blacklisted for reporting "FICTION and LIES.
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