White House bars AP reporters over Gulf of Mexico name change
The White House is facing criticism for allegedly retaliating against America’s leading news agency, the Associated Press or AP over its reporting.
AP claims its reporters were barred from events after refusing to use President Donald Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico — the “Gulf of America.”
The agency’s Executive Editor Julie Pace called it “viewpoint discrimination” and a violation of the First Amendment.
Trump signed the executive order for the name change on January 20.
Pace warned that restricting press access hurts public transparency and sets a dangerous precedent.
A copy of her protest letter was posted online, fueling the controversy.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt defended the decision, accusing AP of “lying” by not adopting the president’s terminology.
She insisted the Gulf of America is the correct name for the Gulf of Mexico.
Tech giants Google and Apple have begun updating their maps for U.S. users in line with Trump’s directive.
Analysts say the dispute highlights growing tensions between the press and the administration, raising concerns over media freedom and potential legal battles.
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