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In the wake of this contentious name change and the associated media backlash, a narrative has arisen centered on accountability. Trump's administration portrays itself as a defender of American values against what they perceive as a biased media landscape. By insisting on the Gulf of America's new designation and taking punitive action against non-compliant news organizations, they reinforce the idea that dissent will not go unchallenged in this administration.