Trump Administration Blocks AP Access Over Gulf Name Dispute

The White House barred Associated Press reporters from events after the outlet refused to adopt 'Gulf of America,' raising First Amendment concerns.

President Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America,' which has been implemented on U.S. government maps and some tech platforms like Google and Apple Maps.
The Associated Press has refused to adopt the new name in its reporting, citing the need for globally recognizable terminology and the name's historical precedent.
In response, the White House restricted AP reporters from attending key events, including an Oval Office signing ceremony, sparking accusations of First Amendment violations.
Press freedom organizations and legal experts have criticized the move as unconstitutional retaliation against a news outlet for its editorial decisions.
The dispute has drawn wider attention as some tech companies comply with the name change, while public backlash and international objections highlight the controversy.