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The host explained that the book serves as a global standard for journalistic style, and its guidelines were cited as the reason the White House barred an AP reporter for refusing to use a politically charged term. He noted that while the book is primarily used by newsrooms, its influence extends to high‑level institutions. The discussion highlighted the book’s authority in shaping language decisions.
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The host explained that the AP Stylebook is widely used by journalists worldwide and its guidelines influenced the White House's decision to block a reporter over terminology.
For context, the AP stylebook is not just used by AP News, but is considered something of a standard for journalists globally, which, yes, does seem to explain why the White House would care so much.
the White House press office blocked a reporter from the Associated Press from an Oval Office event earlier this week, because the AP would not call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its formal style guide.