defended

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OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor defended Altman in a court hearing Monday, testifying that Altman had been “forthright” and “proactive and transparent” about his involvements in other companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He defended France's military presence in the Sahel region, as it had been requested to fight the jihadist threat.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He also defended campaign co-chairs Jackie Baillie and Douglas Alexander, saying they "did a good job in this election campaign".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Donald Trump defended childhood vaccinations during a stop by “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” on Sunday, saying only that he wished vaccines for infants and toddlers were smaller.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But the BDM leader defended Hitler and the Nazis right away.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti