Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America', Press Access Restricted Over Noncompliance

The White House barred an Associated Press journalist after the agency refused to adopt the new terminology mandated by President Trump's executive order.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' shortly after returning to office in January 2025.
Associated Press (AP) declined to fully adopt the new terminology, stating the name change lacks international recognition and is only valid within the United States.
A reporter from AP was denied access to a White House event after the agency refused to align its editorial standards with the president's directive.
Critics, including AP and the White House Correspondents' Association, condemned the move as a violation of press freedom and the First Amendment.
Google Maps has updated its platform to reflect the 'Gulf of America' designation for U.S. users, though the name remains contested internationally.