A federal judge appointed by President Trump denied the Associated Press's request to reinstate its access to presidential events, which was revoked due to the agency's refusal to use the term "Gulf of America" as ordered by Trump. Judge Trevor McFadden stated that AP had not shown irreparable harm from the ban, even though he noted that the law did not support the administration's position. The case is set for further consideration in March, as the White House maintains its stance on access privileges for journalists.
The White House's decision to ban Associated Press journalists from presidential events stems from a dispute over the term 'Gulf of America', as dictated by President Trump.
US District Judge Trevor McFadden indicated that the law wasn't on the Trump administration's side in their decision to bar the news agency from events.
The Associated Press insists on using the historically accurate 'Gulf of Mexico' despite the White House's attempts to dictate language through the executive order.
After the ruling, the White House stated that privileges granted to journalists, such as access to the Oval Office, are not legal rights.
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