The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of 'Gulf of Mexico'
Source: CNN
The Trump White House said Friday that The Associated Press is banned from the Oval Office and Air Force One indefinitely.
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President Donald Trump said last month that the US government would rename the body of water the Gulf of America. The change has taken effect at government agencies. But other countries do not recognize the new name, and the AP has customers around the world, so it still refers to the Gulf of Mexico while also acknowledging Trumps decree.
Other global news outlets have made similar decisions.
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In a statement on X, deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich pointed to the Gulf dispute, saying the APs decision is not just divisive, but it also exposes the Associated Press commitment to misinformation.
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Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/14/media/white-house-ap-ban-air-force-one-oval-office-gulf-of-mexico/index.html
I'm guessing that something else the AP reported has a lot to do with them being singled out.

Blues Heron
(6,536 posts)pfitz59
(11,351 posts)He just needs a fistful of ball bearings.
Initech
(104,038 posts)He's absolutely stepping over our constitutional rights now. Something has to be done. He is a fucking maniac.
dweller
(25,943 posts)
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Thanks.

Nigrum Cattus
(430 posts)You know, appears to be, seems to be, our sources tell us.
Wicked Blue
(7,692 posts)angel823
(422 posts)I just signed up for a monthly donation on the Associated Press website.
Gotta support those news and business organizations that are standing their ground.
druidity33
(6,671 posts)changing Denali back to Mt McKinley. Because it doesn't border 2 countries.
Traildogbob
(10,753 posts)Bio Hazard. Flammable, enter at your own risk,
DENVERPOPS
(11,236 posts)of PRAVDA..........
Blues Heron
(6,536 posts)C_U_L8R
(46,545 posts)C'mon journalists!! Haven't you seen Spartacus? Step up for your integrity or lose it.
Marcuse
(8,196 posts)hay rick
(8,545 posts)Marcuse
(8,196 posts)But this week the White House singled out the AP and barred its reporters from presidential events.