The Associated Press has just been banned from both the Oval Office and Air Force One for their continued refusal to recognize the Gulf of America.

This comes down from the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Cabinet Secretary, Taylor Budowich:

The Associated Press continues to ignore the lawful geographic name change of the Gulf of America. This decision is not just divisive, but it also exposes the Associated Press’ commitment to misinformation. 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. Going forward, that space will now be opened up to the many thousands of reporters who have been barred from covering these intimate areas of the administration. Associate Press journalists and photographers will retain their credentials to the White House complex.

What a bold move. The White House Press Secretary said the other day that they will hold media outlets accountable for their lies and misinformation, and this is certainly that.

The AP will decry this as a violation of their freedom of speech, but it’s really not. Besides, all they have to do is stop denying the lawful name change to the Gulf of America and this all ends.