Associated Press Retracts False Report About Tulsi Gabbard’s Comments

The AP issued a correction after misreporting that Gabbard linked Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as 'very good friends,' clarifying she referred to Trump and Narendra Modi.

The Associated Press published an incorrect story claiming Tulsi Gabbard said Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were 'very good friends.'
The AP retracted the story and clarified that Gabbard was referring to Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, not Putin.
The false report gained significant online traction before being corrected, leading to widespread criticism of the AP's journalistic practices.
Alexa Henning, Gabbard's spokesperson, condemned the AP, accusing it of bias and undermining public trust in the media.
Gabbard remains on her official trip to Asia, focusing on strengthening U.S. economic and security ties in the region.