AP Retracts Story, Promises Correction Transparency

The Associated Press (AP) retracted a story after mistakenly reporting that Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, said President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were 'very good friends.' The report was supposed to reference Trump's relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. AP corrected the error and issued a statement acknowledging that the original story did not meet their standards. Alexa Henning, Gabbard's deputy chief of staff, criticized the AP for its error, labeling the outlet as 'total trash' and accusing it of biased reporting. The retraction highlights ongoing tensions and sensitivities around narratives involving Trump, Putin, and alleged media biases. The AP has since updated the story to reflect accurate information and promised transparency in its correction process.