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

Norwood senior and USC commit Andrew Maksymowski, who was the fastest qualifier in both the 200 and 500 freestyle, defended both titles, winning the 200 in a personal-best 1:34.70 and the distance race in 4:22.85.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Watts Hill, Jr., chairman of Home Security Life Insurance, and a member of one of Durham’s leading families, defended the head of Operation Breakthrough in a letter to OEO director Sargent Shriver.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson