White House Appeals Ruling Restoring AP’s Media Access

A federal judge ordered the White House to reinstate Associated Press’s access, citing First Amendment protections, but the Trump administration has filed an appeal.

A U.S. federal judge ruled that the White House must restore Associated Press’s access to the Oval Office, Air Force One, and other key areas available to journalists.
The Trump administration excluded AP from events after the agency refused to adopt the president’s directive to rename the Gulf of Mexico as 'Golf von Amerika.'
Judge Trevor McFadden, citing the First Amendment, stated the government cannot deny access to journalists based on their viewpoints.
The White House has filed an appeal against the ruling, continuing its efforts to block AP’s access despite the court’s decision.
The dispute raises significant concerns about press freedom and government overreach, with AP emphasizing its commitment to historical naming conventions and editorial independence.