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The AP said that it would still acknowledge Trumps new name.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung issued an irate statement in response.
We will defeat them in court just like we crushed their leftist reporters at the ballot box.
Trump has made clear that they would continue to restrict the AP until they changed the name.
Pace met Wiles in Miami on Wednesday to discuss the issue.
AP reporters and photographers were again barred from events on Thursday.
They also are seeking attorneys fees.