Its called the Gulf of America now.
Its not called the Gulf of Mexico any longer.
I have the right to do it.
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We are going to keep them out until such time that they agree it is the Gulf of America.
The AP noted that Trumps order only carries authority within the United States.
Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognize the name change.
The AP said that it would still acknowledge the name that Trump had chosen.
The White House has restricted APs coverage of presidential events because of how we refer to a location.
The Associated Press has provided critical and independent coverage of the White House for over 100 years.
Trump also railed against other terms in the AP Stylebook like gender affirming care.
It’s called the Gulf of America now.
