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With the announcement, a consequential fallout has emerged, particularly in Trump’s interactions with the media. The relationship between the White House and the press is traditionally fraught and contentious; however, Trump's assertion against what he terms "fake news" appears to have escalated to new heights. The AP, standing firm in its designation of the Gulf as the Gulf of Mexico, found itself barred from certain White House events, illustrating the punitive measures Trump is willing to take against dissent.