Trump White House Bans AP Indefinitely From Oval Office, Air Force One Over ‘Gulf of America’ Controversy

variety.com:

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The Associated Press is still referring to the Gulf of Mexico by that name — despite President Trump’s decree that it now be called the Gulf of America — and now the White House said it will indefinitely bar the news organization from access to the Oval Office and Air Force One.

In a post on X Friday, White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich wrote, “The Associated Press continues to ignore the lawful geographic name change of the Gulf of America.

This decision is not just divisive, but it also exposes the Associated Press’ commitment to misinformation. While their right to irresponsible and dishonest reporting is protected by the First Amendment, it does not ensure their privilege of unfettered access to limited spaces, like the Oval Office and Air Force One.

Going forward, that space will now be opened up to the many thousands of reporters who have been barred from covering these intimate areas of the administration.” Budowich added that AP journalists and photographers will retain their credentials to the White House complex.