Associated Press Denied Access to White House Press Pool Events

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A federal judge denied an emergency motion from the Associated Press to restore its access to White House press pool events, citing the privilege of journalists to ask questions as a privilege, not a legal right. The AP sued the White House claiming a violation of the First Amendment.

Key Points

  • The AP sued the White House for violating the First Amendment by blocking access to certain events.
  • The White House claims journalist access is a privilege, not a legal right.
  • The dispute arose from the AP's use of 'Gulf of Mexico' despite Trump renaming it 'Gulf of America.'

Pros

  • The White House claims to be the most transparent administration in history.
  • Increased access to journalists, including creating a new media seat for previously denied reporters.

Cons

  • AP reporters are being blocked from certain White House events due to disagreement over the term 'Gulf of Mexico' vs. 'Gulf of America.'
  • The AP insists the removal of access is a violation of free speech.