White House defends barring AP journalists, citing a dispute over the term "Gulf of Mexico."

The White House has defended its decision to bar Associated Press (AP) journalists from accessing the Oval Office, citing a dispute over the use of "Gulf of Mexico" rather than "Gulf of America." Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt argued that the White House has the right to decide who can question the president, raising concerns about press freedoms. AP's Executive Editor Julie Pace countered that this action violates the First Amendment.

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