Trump Bars AP Reporter Over Gulf Naming Dispute
Trump Bars AP Reporter Over Gulf Naming Dispute

Trump Bars AP Reporter Over Gulf Naming Dispute

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The Trump Administration has barred an Associated Press (AP) reporter from covering an Oval Office event, citing the AP's refusal to adopt the term 'Gulf of America' over 'Gulf of Mexico' as mandated by President Trump's executive order. This action has drawn widespread criticism for violating the First Amendment's protection of press freedom, with the AP and the White House Correspondents' Association condemning the move as an attack on independent journalism. The executive order, signed on Trump's inauguration day, has been met with resistance, as the name 'Gulf of Mexico' has been used for over 400 years and remains recognized internationally. Major tech companies like Google and Apple have shown compliance within the U.S. by updating their maps, but Mexico and other regions continue to use the traditional name. The issue highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media, as well as potential implications for free speech and press freedom in the U.S.

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