Dimon defends Trump tariffs
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Dimon defends Trump tariffs: 'National security trumps a little bit more inflation'
JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday weighed in on President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, saying the national security benefits outweigh the inflationary effects. He said he was deaf. “Even if it's a little bit of inflation, if it's good for national security, then that's fine. So get over […]
Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders
Congressional Republican leaders met with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, and the president made several public remarks after the White House summit. Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota and House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana are scheduled to address reporters about what was discussed in their first meeting since the new president began […]
John Harbaugh defends Mark Andrews for brutal drop with Ravens tight end silent
In Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Bills in the divisional round, the Ravens didn't blame Mark Andrews after the veteran tight end made two devastating mistakes in the fourth quarter. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Andrews committed a costly fumble and dropped a game-tying two-point conversion attempt with less than two minutes to go in […]
Nelly defends performing at Trump’s inauguration, says ‘it’s an honor’
Musicians who agreed to perform at President-elect Trump's inauguration have found themselves at the center of the backlash. Rapper Nelly, who is scheduled to perform at the Liberty Ball on Monday, defended his decision to attend the festival. “I'm not doing this for the money. I'm doing it because it's an honor. I respect the […]
Lindsey Graham defends Kash Patel in heated exchange with CBS host
Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) had a tense exchange Sunday during a live interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS's “Face the Nation.” Graham told Brennan that he was “ready” to vote to confirm Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the FBI, adding that Patel's confirmation hearing would “make him a very important member of […]
Trump inauguration performer Lee Greenwood defends Carrie Underwood against critics
Lee Greenwood has come to the country's star's defense after Carrie Underwood received mixed reactions for agreeing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. “Carrie Underwood is a great artist,” the “God Bless the USA” singer told FOX News Digital on Friday. “She's a great singer. I've sung with her before. She'll do […]
Saquon Barkley defends Eagle fans against ‘hate’ from Rams player amid controversy over fan abusing woman
Star running back Saquon Barkley defended Philadelphia Eagle fans as they came under intense national scrutiny after a video of him assaulting a woman went viral. The Eagles are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Rams in a regional playoff game on Sunday, and Rams player Jared Verse expressed his hatred for Eagles fans in […]
Treasury Nominee Bessent Defends Tariffs, Nuclear Energy in Hearing
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent opened his confirmation hearing in the Senate Finance Committee with a powerful attack on the radical left by defending the value of tariffs and nuclear energy. While many in the Democratic Party and Washington's elites support radical free trade and so-called “green energy,” Bessent rejects their elitist views and supports […]
UnitedHealth Group CEO defends company
The murder of CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last month sparked outrage and outrage against corporations. insurance industry and the entire medical system. Mr. Thompson ran UnitedHealthcare, the insurance arm of industry giant UnitedHealth. Whitty spoke briefly about the slain CEO at the beginning of Thursday's earnings call, praising his work. “He dedicated […]