‘Literally state-run TV’: Trump launches YouTube channel amid boycott by US networks
Summary
President Donald Trump launched a new YouTube channel called Trump TV after major US networks agreed not to cover him due to ongoing disputes. The channel streams various clips from Trump’s past events and statements without anchors or schedules and has gained over 3 million subscribers but has relatively low live viewer numbers.Key Facts
- Trump TV is a 24/7 live stream on YouTube featuring past moments, announcements, and content from the Trump administration.
- The channel does not have anchors, schedules, or on-screen explanations for the videos shown.
- Clips include footage from events as recent as 2025 and as old as months or years prior.
- As of launch, Trump TV had more than 3 million subscribers but only about 1,500 live viewers at a time.
- The channel’s trailer features popular TV shows from various networks, but the show South Park was not included.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump TV as “state-run TV” and an example of “autocratic behavior.”
- President Trump called established US news outlets “fake news” and a threat to national security on his social media platform.
- In response to media boycotts, the White House produced its own live stream covering Trump events, sometimes with poor audio quality.
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