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White House launches Trump TV

The White House said it had launched "Trump TV" in response to a boycott by major media, and President Donald Trump denied being excluded at Gracie Mansion conference Monday.

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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)

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Trump Launches Trump TV, Because Clearly the Problem Is We Don’t See Enough Of This Freakin’ Guy gizmodo.com/trump-launch...

Trump Launches Trump TV, Because Clearly the Problem Is We Don't See Enough Of This Freakin' Guy

The White House's answer to a rebellion by press pool reporters? Trump speeches on loop.

gizmodo.com

September 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM

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Stephen C. Smith

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#Politics #Trump

Because the TV and print pools are boycotting him, Trump has started "Trump TV" on YouTube. 🤣 🤣 🤣

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September 22, 2026 at 12:22 AM

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