White House launches ‘Trump TV.’ What is it?

The 24/7 YouTube livestream comes amid an escalating dispute with major US media outlets The White House has launched a round-the-clock livestream dubbed “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” featuring presidential speeches, announcements and curated administration highlights amid an escalating dispute with several major US news organizations.

The stream went live at 7pm ET on Monday on the official White House YouTube channel.

Rather than a new television network or standalone streaming service, Trump TV is essentially a continuous YouTube broadcast compiling existing and new administration footage.

Its official description promises the administration’s “biggest moments,” alongside top videos, major remarks and other highlights.

The stream runs around the clock and is updated in real time.

The broadcast opened with a recording of President Donald Trump’s speech at Mount Rushmore marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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. 📲 https://t.co/3KwWkBZ69m pic.twitter.com/g4v7n2J04s — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 21, 2026 Where can it be watched? Trump TV can be watched for free through the official White House YouTube channel .

The same feed is also embedded on the White House website .

No separate subscription, television provider or dedicated app is required.

Why now? The initiative comes days after Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters and photographers from White House grounds, accusing the outlets of repeatedly publishing “fake news.” READ MORE: Trump blasts Washington ‘ComPost’ as ‘treasonous’ CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed a federal lawsuit on Monday seeking to overturn the restrictions.

The outlets say the ban amounts to unconstitutional retaliation for critical coverage and viewpoint discrimination and argue that their credentials were revoked without notice or due process.

How did US media react? The dispute prompted an unusual show of solidarity among major television networks.