White House Launches Online Stream After Blocking Media Outlets
The White House has launched a twenty-four-hour YouTube stream called Trump TV. This new channel started on Monday, just days after President Trump banned journalists from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW due to their news coverage. The channel's first broadcast showed the president's speech at Mount Rushmore from July third. This online service allows the president to share his messages directly with the public, bypassing traditional media outlets.
The White House has started a new project on the internet called Trump TV. This service is a continuous broadcast that runs twenty-four hours a day on YouTube. The government decided to set up this online channel on Monday. Interestingly, this new launch happened just a few days after President Trump stopped certain media members from entering the White House. He blocked journalists who work for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW because he did not like how they reported on him and his team.
For its very first broadcast, the online channel showed a video of a special speech. This clip featured President Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore. He originally gave this address to the public on July 3. The video was part of a longer live broadcast with a title that began with "Trump..."
This new video service might help the president share his ideas directly with the public. Many people are discussing this decision because it changes how the government shares its news. If people want to watch the channel, they will easily find it on the internet. However, some media experts say that blocking reporters is a bad result for press freedom.
The White House hopes to use this YouTube stream to show positive stories about the administration. In the past, the president has often complained about major news companies. Now, he has a direct way to broadcast his messages to people without any filters. The public will now have to decide if they want to get their news from this new source.
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“The White House has started a new project on the internet called Trump TV.”
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- 01“decided to set up”
- 02“might help”
- 03“share ideas directly”
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Used when making a firm choice to start a system, business, or organization.
My family decided to set up a small garden in the backyard.
A common way to define a person's employment using a relative clause.
We met several journalists who work for local newspapers.
Expresses a moderate possibility that something will be beneficial.
This new schedule might help the team complete the project on time.
Refers to the style or manner in which journalists presented news about a subject.
I did not like how they reported on the local election.
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White House Launches Online Stream After Blocking Media Outlets
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Is it a good idea for governments to have their own news channels? Why or why not?
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