AP Sues Trump Administration Over 'Gulf of America' Naming Dispute

The Associated Press alleges First and Fifth Amendment violations after being barred from key White House events for refusing to adopt the Gulf of Mexico's new name.

President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, citing national identity, but the AP refused to adopt the change in its style guide.
The White House barred AP journalists from the Oval Office, Air Force One, and other press events, citing the AP's refusal to recognize the new name.
The AP filed a lawsuit against senior Trump aides, arguing the restrictions violate constitutional protections for free speech and due process.
Press freedom advocates and other media organizations, including Fox News and Newsmax, have expressed support for the AP, calling the White House's actions retaliatory and unconstitutional.
The case has been assigned to Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, as the AP seeks an emergency order to restore its access to White House press events.