An executive order is a presidential directive to manage operations of the federal government. President Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The Associated Press has refused to comply with the order. - The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from attending an Oval Office event. - The reason for the ban was the AP's refusal to use 'Gulf of America' instead of 'Gulf of Mexico'. - President Trump issued an executive order in January 2025 to rename the Gulf of Mexico. - The Associated Press stated it would continue using 'Gulf of Mexico' while acknowledging Trump's renaming. - White House correspondents are protesting the access denial.