Trump Bans Associated Press from Oval Office and Air Force One Over Naming Dispute

The White House accuses AP of refusing to adopt the administration's preferred term 'Gulf of America' for the Gulf of Mexico, citing it as grounds for restricted access.

• The Trump administration has permanently barred the Associated Press (AP) from the Oval Office and Air Force One after the agency declined to use the term 'Gulf of America' instead of 'Gulf of Mexico.'
• White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich stated that AP's stance reflects 'irresponsible and dishonest reporting,' though it is protected under the First Amendment.
• The ban follows earlier instances this week where AP reporters were denied access to White House events, including a press conference with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• AP Editor-in-Chief Julie Pace condemned the decision as a violation of press freedom and a disservice to the public's access to impartial news.
• AP maintains that its naming conventions prioritize global clarity and noted that the term 'Gulf of America' holds no relevance outside the United States.

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