The White House blocked the Associated Press from covering President Trump's executive order signing, demanding that they refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. AP's Executive Editor Julie Pace criticized this action, stating it infringes on press freedom and the First Amendment. This incident arises amidst broader efforts by the Trump administration to constrain mainstream media access. The AP has maintained the historical nomenclature of the Gulf of Mexico as part of its editorial standards, standing firm against the administration's pressure to conform.
"It is alarming that the Trump administration would punish AP for its independent journalism," Pace wrote in a statement posted on its website.
"The Gulf of Mexico has carried that name for more than 400 years," the updated Stylebook entry states.
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