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White House Launches 'White House Wire' to Promote Pro-Trump Content

The administration's new government-hosted news site curates conservative coverage and official releases, drawing criticism and legal threats.

US President Donald Trump launched his own Drudge Report-like website
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President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech marking his 100th day in office at Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center in Warren, Michigan, on April 29, 2025. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
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Overview

  • The Trump administration launched 'White House Wire,' a Drudge Report-inspired website hosted on WH.gov to aggregate pro-Trump news and official content.
  • The site features links to conservative outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart, alongside White House press releases and social media posts by officials.
  • A White House official described the platform as a 'one-stop shop' for supporters to access 'the real news' and promote transparency.
  • The Drudge Report, which the site resembles, mocked the launch and its founder, Matt Drudge, threatened legal action, claiming potential misuse of taxpayer funds.
  • This launch follows ongoing tensions with the press, including the exclusion of AP journalists from Oval Office events despite a court ruling mandating their readmission.