DNC official defends Hegseth: 'I actually think he's a pretty good guy'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Finance Committee Member Lindy Lee appears to be backing President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, as the former Fox News host is confirmed by the Senate for the party's top post. It's a big turnaround from the recent intense scrutiny he's been under while waiting for his release. […]
Sean Penn defends President-elect Donald Trump biopic in Oscars tirade
Sean Penn attended the Marrakech Film Festival on Tuesday and expressed his disdain for the Academy Awards. Penn, 64, appeared on stage after criticizing the Oscars for “restricting different cultural expressions” while expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump's biopic “The Apprentice” at a press conference. I smoked a chain smoker. The two-time Academy Award winner […]
Pete Hegseth defends tenure at veterans advocacy groups as he’s hit with misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, on Wednesday defended his leadership of two veterans advocacy groups amid allegations of misconduct during his tenure. The 44-year-old Army veteran and former president of Veterans for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America has been accused of drunken sexual misconduct and financial liability stemming from his […]
ACLU lawyer defends trans procedures for minors despite acknowledging ‘it’s not the kids who are consenting’
A transgender ACLU lawyer on Tuesday defended gender transition procedures for children, seemingly acknowledging that they are too young to consent. On CNN, Chase Strangio spoke about an upcoming case involving Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors, and said a trans man is scheduled to argue before the Supreme Court later […]
Frontier Airlines CEO defends carry-on baggage practice
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines said Tuesday it will offer first-class-style seats to attract passengers willing to spend more. Frontier previously added extra legroom seats and business fares aimed at small businesses. Other low-cost airlines are also looking to raise fares. Spirit Airlines began offering guaranteed European-style business class seats with blocked middle seats in August, […]
NYC Mayor defends Daniel Penny
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has come to the defense of a Marine Corps veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a long criminal history. Neely screamed death threats on the subway train before being subdued and suffocated to death. Daniel Penny, 26, could face up to 15 years […]
Jimmy Kimmel Defends Joe Pardoning Hunter Because There’s a ‘Very Good Chance’ He ‘Doesn’t Remember’ Saying He Wouldn’t
ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel tried to downplay Joe Biden's decision this week to grant a full pardon to his son Hunter, saying it's “very likely” the president never publicly promised not to pardon him. said. . Kimmel even tried to pass off the scandal as something cool and subversive. “President Biden has now entered […]
Outgoing DNC chair defends party, says 2024 could have been worse for Democrats
Outgoing Democratic National Committee Chairman Jamie Harrison defended his party's performance in the 2024 election this weekend, claiming it was countering a “global” backlash against the party in power. Mr Harrison does not intend to seek re-election when Democrats vote on new leadership next year, but acknowledged his party has trouble connecting with the working […]
Jill Biden Gushes over WH Christmas Decor, Defends Hunter’s Pardon
First lady Jill Biden gushed over Christmas decorations in a holiday message Monday, a day after her husband, President Joe Biden, pardoned his criminal son Hunter. The first lady walked reporters through the Christmas decorations at the White House. “In the East Garden Room, a horse-drawn sleigh draws us into the historic mansion, where we […]
Barack Obama’s ’Wingman’ Eric Holder Defends Hunter Biden Pardon
Former Attorney General Eric Holder, who described himself as a “collaborator” of President Barack Obama during his tenure, sought to defend President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter on Sunday night, claiming he was unfairly singled out. did. president biden forgiven The son has been charged with crimes dating back to January 2, 2014, […]