Trump Administration Bars Associated Press Over Naming Dispute

The White House has indefinitely banned AP reporters from events after the outlet refused to adopt the president's directive to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

The Associated Press has been barred from White House events, including press conferences and travel on Air Force One, after refusing to comply with President Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
The White House Correspondents' Association criticized the move, stating that the president cannot dictate how news organizations report or penalize journalists for editorial decisions.
Critics argue the ban reflects a broader effort by the Trump administration to enforce conformity and suppress dissenting voices in the media and government.
The administration has reportedly begun purging federal communication channels of certain words, including 'racism,' 'bias,' and 'diversity,' as part of a growing push to control language and restrict independent reporting.
Media analysts warn that this unprecedented action against the AP could set a dangerous precedent for press freedoms and journalistic independence in the United States.