White House Defies Court Order by Blocking AP from Oval Office Event

Despite a federal injunction mandating the Associated Press's reinstatement, the Trump administration continues to deny the news organization access to presidential events.

AP journalists were barred from an Oval Office press event on April 14, despite a court order issued on April 8 requiring their reinstatement.
The federal injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, prohibits the White House from denying AP access based on its refusal to adopt President Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America.'
The court ruling emphasized that the First Amendment prevents the government from excluding journalists based on their viewpoints when access is granted to others.
The Trump administration’s continued defiance of the court order highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch and judicial authority.
This incident adds to broader concerns over press freedom, government overreach, and the administration's history of disregarding judicial mandates.

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