On Friday, the White House rolled out a new website designed to spotlight what it describes as bias in left-leaning news outlets.
The platform includes sections like “Media Offender of the Week” and an “Offender Hall of Shame,” launching at a moment when the administration is challenging how several news organizations reported on President Donald Trump’s recent remarks and responses to a video released by Democratic lawmakers.
CBS News, the Boston Globe and the Independent were named the first “Media Offenders of the Week.”
The administration accused these outlets of misrepresenting Trump’s reaction to a Nov. 18 video in which Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), alongside Reps. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Jason Crow (D-CO), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), addressed U.S. military and intelligence personnel.
In that video, the lawmakers claimed service members “can refuse illegal orders,” implying the president had issued unlawful directives, though they did not cite any specific examples.
According to the White House, various media reports exaggerated Trump’s response, suggesting he had called for the “execution” of lawmakers.
In response to the video and the media coverage around it, Trump wrote on Truth Social that the lawmakers’ statements were “really bad, and Dangerous to our Country,” calling their remarks “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP???”
He followed with another post saying, “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
The new website organizes its content in a fact-check-style layout.
A section titled “The Offense” argues that media outlets distorted Trump’s calls for accountability, while a counterpart section, “The Truth,” claims all presidential orders have been lawful and portrays the lawmakers’ video as encouraging military insubordination.
The site also warns that misleading reporting on military directives or presidential authority could sow confusion among service members and potentially threaten national security.
Beyond the weekly offenders, the “Offender Hall of Shame” currently showcases the Washington Post, CBS News, CNN, and MSNBC — rebranded on the site as MS NOW.
Outlets are ranked on a leaderboard based on repeated instances of what the White House considers mischaracterization, with the Washington Post topping the list, followed by MSNBC and CBS News.
Other listed outlets include the New York Times, a major financial newspaper, and a national political news outlet. Each entry links to examples the administration claims demonstrate inaccurate or misleading reporting.
The website also catalogs claims the administration views as false or distorted, grouped under labels such as “Bias,” “Malpractice,” “Lie” and “Left-wing lunacy.”
Each entry provides links to the specific reporting being challenged, allowing users to review the material firsthand.
Officials say the website will be updated regularly as new coverage emerges.
The launch highlights escalating tensions between the Trump administration and major media organizations.
Supporters argue the site offers a direct way to call out repeated inaccuracies and provides a transparent archive for the public to evaluate coverage.
Critics, however, say the effort politicizes media accountability and risks undermining independent journalism.
By combining offender rankings, fact-check-style breakdowns, claim trackers and ongoing updates, the White House aims to build a long-term record of what it views as consistent left-wing bias in national media.
The new site marks a high-profile attempt to shape public perception of media coverage and present the administration’s perspective directly to the public.
It also fits into the broader strategy of bypassing traditional media channels and communicating its narrative through official platforms.