Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events
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Appeals Court Says Trump Can Continue to Restrict AP Journalists
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the press aboard Air Force One on the way to Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on June 6, 2025. Image copyright: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
This is a big win for the Trump administration. AP declined to report the truth on the Gulf of America and judges rightly ruled that they are not entitled to private spaces of the White House.
Anti-Trump narrative
This is a disappointing ruling that not only prevents the 179-year-old wire service from serving its readers and customers, but also defies First Amendment precedent that the White House cannot exclude reporters based on their opinions.