Literally state-run TV': Trump launches YouTube channel amid boycott by US networks

The White House has launched a new 24/7 “Trump TV” YouTube live stream after major US networks agreed to stop covering the president during an ongoing dispute over White House media access. Announced on Monday, the channel is described as a place for “top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest” from the administration, delivered without an anchor or traditional broadcast structure. Clips have no schedule, on-screen descriptions, or clear context about when or where they were recorded. Early performance was modest despite more than 3 million subscribers, with live viewers around 1,500. The stream has included material ranging from UK state-banquet footage to a February 2025 press conference discussing Gaza and Canada.