Explanation

AP refused to fully adopt "Gulf of America" in its stylebook, continuing to use "Gulf of Mexico" while acknowledging Trump's preferred name change - this refusal triggered the White House ban.

Sources

• Judge orders White House to lift restrictions on Associated Press over use of Gulf of Mexico

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