‘Trump TV’ launches amid media ban with promo clips from ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Friends’

'Trump TV' launches against the backdrop of media ban with promo clips from 'Family Guy, ' 'Friends'.

Key points

• The White House introduced a 24/7 livestream of past events on YouTube, called "Trump TV." California Gov.
• President Donald Trump's newly introduced "Trump TV" is borrowing from some of Hollywood's most recognizable indicates and movies to promote the new White House-controlled streaming channel.
• The montage draws from properties associated with a number of major media businesses, including Warner Bros., Disney, Fox, Sony Pictures Television and NBCUniversal.
• USA TODAY reached out to Warner Bros., Disney, Fox, Sony Pictures Television and NBCUniversal for a comment.
• President Trump: Reporters denied White House access as Trump enforces ban on 3 outlets.

'Trump TV' launches against the backdrop of media ban with promo clips from 'Family Guy, ' 'Friends'. Sameen Chaudhry USA TODAY. Democrats criticize White House as it launches 'Trump TV' livestream.

In practice, the White House introduced a 24/7 livestream of past events on YouTube, called "Trump TV." California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized it as "autocratic."

Notably, a promotional video posted on the White House's YouTube channel features scenes from "Friends, " "The Simpsons, " "Seinfeld, " "Family Guy, " "Modern Family" and "Breaking Bad, " as well as movies including "Home Alone" and "The Dark Knight."

In practice, the montage draws from properties associated with a number of major media businesses, including Warner Bros., Disney, Fox, Sony Pictures Television and NBCUniversal.

For context, the video directs viewers to "Trump TV, " which the administration has promoted as "The Essentials Station." In a Sept. 21 social media post, the White House described the channel as "updated in real time, with top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest from the administration all in one place."

For context, the White House announcement did not address whether permission was obtained to employ the television and movie footage featured in the promotional video.

President Trump: Reporters denied White House access as Trump enforces ban on 3 outlets. Trump TV launches against the backdrop of White House press dispute.

For context, the channel's rollout comes against the backdrop of an escalating clash between the Trump administration and a number of major news organizations.

Trump confirmed Sept. 18 that he was barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the organizations of repeatedly publishing "fake news." He did not identify a particular report that prompted the decision.

President Trump: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House ban.

Reporters from all three organizations were denied entry to the White House the after day. Some journalists additionally had their White House credentials and press badges confiscated.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico subsequently filed a federal lawsuit against Trump and other administration authorities, arguing that the ban amounted to retaliation over their reporting and violated their First Amendment and due process rights. The lawsuit asked the federal court to immediately block the ban on the outlets.

Vice President JD Vance defended the administration's decision, arguing that the organizations could continue covering the administration without receiving access to the White House complex.

"It's totally appropriate, " remarked Vance. "He's not banning media outlets. What he's doing is saying 'we're not going to offer you special access to the White House if you engage in what is effectively propaganda."

Notably, the dispute additionally disrupted the system that provides television footage of presidential events to news organizations. ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News joined CNN in suspending their participation in the White House pool coverage after CNN was prevented from completing its scheduled pool assignment.

For context, the launch of an administration-operated, around-the-clock video channel places "Trump TV" at the center of that coverage gap while the court considers how far the White House's authority over press access extends. Contributors: Joey Garrison, Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY. SMS Facebook Twitter Email. Share your feedback to support improve our site! Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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