Trump's Media Venture Struggles Amid Boycott and Low Ratings

WHO:

Alternet - Fred Trump III stated, “What if the media simply stopped giving him the attention he craves,” regarding his uncle's relationship with the media.

Alternet - Fred Trump III stated that the media's attention is "the one thing" that can hurt Trump.

Drudge Report - President Trump is involved in a media venture referred to as 'Trump TV'.

BBC News - The White House press pool is involved in a dispute with TV networks.

WHAT:

Alternet - The launch of "Trump TV" has been described as a "ratings disaster," with viewership numbers reported as dismal.

Alternet - The audio glitch during the launch of "Trump TV" lasted for over 30 seconds, making it difficult to hear President Trump’s remarks.

Alternet - The incident during the helipad event was noted as making Trump look "like a fool" and undercutting the "alarming" totalitarian undertones of the Trump TV project.

Alternet - The launch of "Trump TV" was described as a "humiliating failure" due to a significant audio glitch during the unveiling event, where the sound was overwhelmed by helicopter noise, making it difficult to hear President Trump’s remarks.

Alternet - The audio issue during the launch lasted for over 30 seconds, leading to widespread criticism and comparisons to "state-run TV."

NBC News - The media ban has been a major distraction for Trump, overshadowing discussions on economic issues for several days.

Alternet - The White House launched an official app and "Trump TV" channel intended as a "24/7" livestream showcasing the president's "biggest moments all in one place" and his official events.

Alternet - The audio during the launch of "Trump TV" was described as a "terrible, howling audio" that continued for 30 seconds, making it difficult to hear President Trump’s remarks.

Alternet - The helipad event went live with botched audio due to the lack of press pool equipment in light of the ongoing boycott.

Alternet - Major television networks, including Fox News, have joined the boycott of Trump's press pool after he banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering his events.

Alternet - The banned networks have filed a lawsuit against Trump regarding the press ban.

Alternet - The White House launched an official app and "Trump TV" channel intended as a "24/7" livestream showcasing the president's "biggest moments all in one place" and his official events.

Alternet - The audio during the launch of "Trump TV" was described as a "terrible, howling audio" that continued for 30 seconds, making it difficult to hear President Trump’s remarks.

Alternet - The incident during the helipad event was noted as making Trump look "like a fool" and undercutting the "alarming" totalitarian undertones of the Trump TV project.

Rolling Stone Politics - The president had to give remarks without audio, leading to the setup of a state-run media channel by his administration.

Alternet - Major television networks have suspended their pooled coverage of the Trump White House after he refused to allow CNN to serve as a pool representative.

Drudge Report - 'Trump TV' is experiencing a ratings disaster.

BBC News - A broadcaster boycott has been sparked by Trump's media ban.

WHERE:

BBC News - The dispute is occurring within the context of the White House and various TV networks.

WHY:

NBC News - The media ban has dominated the news cycle for days, distracting from economic issues.

Alternet - The boycott by the networks is a response to Trump's media ban and his refusal to allow certain outlets to cover his administration.

BBC News - The boycott is a response to actions taken by President Trump regarding media coverage.

HOW:

Alternet - Trump expressed on social media that he expects to lose the lawsuit filed by the banned networks, referring to the judge he appointed as "Third Rate Clowns," and noted that he is "100 percent going to lose at the District Court," according to attorney Aaron Reichlin-Melnick.

Alternet - Trump expressed on social media that he expects to lose the lawsuit, referring to the judge he appointed as "Third Rate Clowns."

Drudge Report - The White House is reportedly considering moving the entire press corps out due to the ongoing issues with media coverage.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 13:03 UTC)

The launch of "Trump TV" has been labeled a "ratings disaster," with viewership numbers falling significantly short of expectations, and an audio glitch during the event lasted over 30 seconds, making it hard for viewers to hear President Trump’s remarks. Critics noted that the incident made Trump appear "like a fool" and undermined the perceived seriousness of the project, which some have described as having "alarming" totalitarian undertones. Meanwhile, Trump took to social media to express his belief that he is "100 percent going to lose" the lawsuit filed by the banned networks, referring to the judge he appointed as "Third Rate Clowns," according to attorney Aaron Reichlin-Melnick.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 02:04 UTC)

The launch of "Trump TV" has been labeled a "humiliating failure" after a significant audio glitch drowned out President Trump’s remarks with helicopter noise, making it hard for attendees to hear him. This audio issue persisted for over 30 seconds, prompting widespread criticism and comparisons to "state-run TV," while a media ban has further distracted Trump from pressing economic discussions. On social media, Trump expressed his expectation of losing the lawsuit filed by the banned networks, referring to the judge he appointed as "Third Rate Clowns" and stating that he is "100 percent going to lose at the District Court."

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 22:58 UTC)

In a recent statement, Fred Trump III suggested that the media should stop giving President Trump the attention he craves, highlighting the ongoing tension between Trump and the press. Meanwhile, the White House has launched an official app and a "Trump TV" channel, designed to provide a 24/7 livestream of the president's significant moments and official events, although the launch was marred by poor audio quality that made it hard to hear Trump's remarks. Amidst this media ban that has been dominating headlines and distracting from economic issues, Trump took to social media to express his expectation of losing a lawsuit, referring to the judge he appointed as "Third Rate Clowns."

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 20:57 UTC)

Fred Trump III has stated that the media's attention is "the one thing" that can hurt Trump, as major television networks, including Fox News, have now joined the boycott of his press pool after he banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering his events. In response to this press ban, the banned networks have filed a lawsuit against Trump, who has expressed on social media that he expects to lose the case, referring to the judge he appointed as "Third Rate Clowns." This situation continues to unfold as the media landscape reacts to Trump's controversial decisions.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 19:59 UTC)

The White House has officially launched an app and a "Trump TV" channel, designed to provide a 24/7 livestream of the president's biggest moments and official events. However, during the launch, the audio quality was criticized as "terrible" and "howling," making it hard to hear Trump's remarks. This incident at the helipad event has been noted for making Trump appear "like a fool" and has raised concerns about the totalitarian undertones of the Trump TV project.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 16:58 UTC)

In a recent event, President Trump delivered remarks without audio, prompting his administration to establish a state-run media channel. This move has raised questions about media access and communication strategies. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the administration in effectively conveying its messages to the public.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 15:00 UTC)

Major television networks have suspended their pooled coverage of the Trump White House after he refused to allow CNN to serve as a pool representative. This boycott is a direct response to Trump's media ban and his decision to exclude certain outlets from covering his administration. As a result, the networks are taking a stand against what they see as restrictions on press access.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 14:02 UTC)

President Trump is launching a new media venture called 'Trump TV', but it's already facing a significant ratings disaster. Meanwhile, a dispute has erupted between the White House press pool and TV networks, leading to a broadcaster boycott in response to Trump's media ban. In light of these ongoing issues, the White House is reportedly contemplating relocating the entire press corps.