The Trump administration has indefinitely banned Associated Press (AP) journalists from accessing key areas such as the Oval Office and Air Force One due to a disagreement over the nomenclature of the Gulf of Mexico, which Trump insists on referring to as the Gulf of America. This controversial decision has sparked widespread criticism, with media organizations and press associations condemning the move as a violation of press freedoms and the First Amendment. The White House has defended its actions, claiming it has the right to restrict access to hold AP accountable for its naming policy. Opposition voices argue that the ban sets a dangerous precedent for media relations, potentially undermining free speech and press independence.