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Trump BANS Associated Press from White House events indefinitely
The Trump administration has indefinitely banned the Associated Press from the White House after the outlet refused to abide by the Gulf of America's new official name.
AP White House reporter Darlene Superville and photographer Ben Curtis were informed they would not be allowed to board Air Force One to cover the president as he traveled to Mar-a-Lago on Friday afternoon.
Deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich has posted on X earlier, claiming the AP's decision to continue to use 'Gulf of Mexico is 'not just divisive, but it also exposes the Associated Press’ commitment to misinformation.'
Budowich wrote: 'While their right to irresponsible and dishonest reporting is protected by the First Amendment, it does not ensure their privilege of unfettered access to limited spaces, like the Oval Office and Air Force One.
'Going forward, that space will now be opened up to the many thousands of reporters who have been barred from covering these intimate areas of the administration.'
I understand there are something like 3 or 4 other "stupid AP tricks", that all combine into AP demonstrating their lack of professionalism. It sounds like they (AP) are ignoring the other items and pointing at the stupid Gulf of America issue.
Report the truth or get banned. This has been the Admin./WHPS's stance since day one.
This admin and press secretary will call you out on your lies.
