The White House has launched a new 24‑hour streaming service called “Trump TV,” a move announced amid a dispute that led major U.S. news networks to suspend their pool coverage of White House events.
The channel, which streams continuously, is intended to provide direct video feeds and commentary from the White House without reliance on traditional broadcast partners.
The launch comes as a response to a disagreement with the nation’s leading news outlets, which have temporarily halted the shared pool of White House footage that they normally use for reporting.
By offering its own streaming platform, the administration aims to ensure that its messaging reaches the public without interruption, bypassing the conventional media distribution channels that have been affected by the coverage halt.
Industry observers note that the creation of a dedicated White House channel reflects a broader trend of political entities using digital platforms to communicate directly with audiences, especially when relationships with mainstream media become strained.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
