The White House received a directive from a federal judge in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, ending its restrictions on Associated Press ( AP ), restoring the news agency’s access to President Donald Trump’s official events.
AP reporters and photography were denied entry to the Oval Office and Air Force One as a result of the ban, which started on February 11. The action was taken after AP continued to use the name” Gulf of Mexico” rather than” Gulf of America,” which Trump had introduced earlier this year through an executive order. Additionally, Trump had declared February 9 as the country’s official” Gulf of America Day.”
Judge Trevor McFadden argued that the government may not prevent some reporters from speaking their truth. He said in his order,” If the authorities opens its doors to some reporters, it never opened those doors to others because of their perspectives.”
The Trump administration was sued by the Associated Press, alleging that the restrictions were in contravention of the first and fifth amendments ( freedom of the press ) and ( due process ). Susie Wiles, Karoline Leavitt, Karoline Leavitt, and Taylor Budowich, the complaint named three White House officials.
In accordance with its international newspaper requirements, AP had stated in a statement that it would continue to refer to the body of fluids as the” Gulf of Mexico” despite using the White House’s recommended terminology. The organization claimed that the name” Gulf of Mexico” is significant for quality and is globally recognized.
