Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban
Published On Feb 20, 2025, 2:53 PM
Major news organizations, including CNN, The Washington Post, and Fox News, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press (AP) from press events. The White House previously prohibited AP from attending events after it continued to use 'Gulf of Mexico' instead of 'Gulf of America,' per a recent executive order by President Trump. A letter signed by 40 outlets expressed concerns about this action as a breach of First Amendment rights, emphasizing the importance of editorial independence in journalism.
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