“Literally State-Run TV”: Trump Launches YouTube Channel Amid Boycott by US Networks
White House press coverage row continues while anchor-less channel of the administration’s ‘latest and greatest’ streams propaganda for the Maga faithful
TL;DR
- Donald Trump has launched Trump TV, a 24/7 YouTube live stream.
- The channel was launched after Trump banned several outlets from covering the White House.
- It features 'top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest from the administration'.
- The channel lacks traditional broadcast norms like anchors, schedules, or context for clips.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom described the channel as 'state-run TV' and 'truly autocratic behaviour'.
- Trump claims established US outlets are a threat to national security and calls them 'FAKE NEWS'.
- A White House-produced live stream covered Trump opening a new helipad, with his remarks inaudible.