defended

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The lawsuit came a day after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the fund during an appearance before a Senate panel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, also defended the fund.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, Drakeford defended his government's record on health and education, but said the "sense that somebody else needed to turn to address" problems in those services was "very real".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In a post on Substack, Steyer defended his campaign’s use of paid social media influencers and said that it had been transparent about their use.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Throughout our history, there have been African Americans who, for a variety of reasons, have defended or been complicit with the prevailing system of control.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander