White House restricts AP's access to key areas over 'misinformation' dispute

The Associated Press is SUPPOSED to be an unbiased news source everyone can trust, no matter which side of the aisle on which the reader sits.

Unfortunately, it doesn't appear as though that's how they're conducting business. In a move undermining President Donald Trump's recent executive order regarding the Gulf of America, the Associated Press continues to call it the "Gulf of Mexico."

Breitbart reports that as a result, "The White House barred the Associated Press (AP) indefinitely on February 14 from the Oval Office and Air Force One for 'commitment to misinformation' by refusing to recognize the 'Gulf of America' as the official name."

Whether those in charge at the Associate Press agree with Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico is irrelevant.

Per executive order, the official name is now the "Gulf of America."

Calling it anything else is not providing factual information to the people of this country.

"This [AP] decision is not just divisive, but it also exposes the Associated Press’ commitment to misinformation," White House deputy chief of staff and Taylor Budowich said.

The AP is threatening to sue, saying that the White House decision to cut off their access violates the First Amendment.

Budowich did not agree:

"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," he said.

He added, "Associate Press journalists and photographers will retain their credentials to the White House complex."

The Associated Press' ongoing feud over the gulf's name change has caused the outlet's absence at three White House events in the last week alone.

Trump changed the gulf's name in January, and the move has been recognized by Apple Maps and Google Maps.

The AP calling it anything other than the "Gulf of America" proves its "commitment to misinformation."