defended

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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

At his first press conference after taking over from Bondi, Blanche defended investigations of individuals or groups Trump views as opponents.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Bitzer defended the strategy on the call, saying the company has to make up for three years of cost inflation it hasn’t passed onto customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He has consistently defended prices for the tournament and has said they are in-line with other sporting events in the United States.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“No. His brothers defended me. His own brothers! They told me that it was wrong, what you did to me, and they were sorry.”

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby