Trump's AP News Agency Ban Ignites Gulf Naming Clash and Press Freedom Firestorm

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday, February 18, 2025, that Associated Press (AP) loses Oval Office and Air Force One access.He demands
AP, a news titan often linked to progressive elites, resists the pressure, citing its stylebook and 400-year history.This has sparked a
White House showdown with massive stakes
users.The Gulf fuels billions in oil, gas, and fishing, but Mexico, controlling 49% of its waters, rejects the rename
Firestorm
(Photo Internet reproduction)Supporters view this as a genuine expression of press freedom, differing from traditional media outlets like AP
They see it as a challenge to mainstream media, which some perceive as biased
the historic name
U.S
legal authority, though experts limit it to federal scope, not press or global norms
AP pledges factual reporting, but critics see this as a mask for bias, stripping its prestige among those outside the media bubble.The fight
Observers watch this clash test power, freedom, and truth on a global stage.