New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending the city’s new artificial intelligence chatbot that has been caught in recent days giving business owners wrong answers or advice that, if followed, would entail breaking the law. When launched as a pilot in October, the MyCity chatbot was touted as the first city-wide use of such […]
Fani Willis Defends Her Man Nathan Wade, Stonewalling Jim Jordan Probe
March 30, 2024 by
Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis defended Nathan Wade, her top prosecutor in the Trump case, by replying last week on behalf of Wade to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), who launched a probe into Willis seeking records about her alleged corruption and “improper” relationship with Wade. Willis’ defense of Wade underscores their
VIDEO: ‘I Don’t Tell Another F*ck*ng Human Being What to Say’: Dana White Defends Free Speech After Sean Strickland Rant
March 24, 2024 by
Dana White strongly defended free speech Saturday night after a Canadian reporter raised the issue of UFC fighters speaking their minds freely in public. After UFC 297 had wrapped up at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, a Canadian journalist hearkened back to earlier in the week when then-UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland blasted another Canadian reporter for
‘Just Flat Out Wrong’: Tom Brady Defends Steelers Defensive Back Damontae Kazee After Season Suspension
February 18, 2024 by
Tom Brady has come to the defense of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Damontae Kazee after the NFL suspended him for the remainder of the season by violating player safety rules in his recent hit against Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Over the weekend, Pittman leaped into the air to catch a pass mid-field only
Karine Jean-Pierre Defends Biden After Special Counsel Report on Mental Fitness: ‘He’s Sharp; He’s Engaged’
February 12, 2024 by
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended President Joe Biden to reporters, who asked if there is a “different sort of level of vigor that is perhaps not as visible” in the 81-year-old president. A reporter asked the White House press secretary if there is, perhaps, a different level of “vigor” displayed by Biden behind
Selena Gomez’s mom defends her frequent social media breaks: ‘Whatever she needs’
February 10, 2024 by
Selena Gomez’s mom, Mandy Teefey, has come to her defense following the backlash she’s received for taking frequent breaks from social media. “It’s just whatever she needs for that time period,” Teefey told Elite Daily Thursday about what length of time her daughter prefers to step away from social media. “I can go a week […]
Prayer App Hallow Defends Partnership with Pro-Abortion Actor Liam Neeson
February 4, 2024 by
The creators of the Catholic meditation and prayer app Hallow defended their partnership with pro-abortion actor Liam Neeson after backlash, arguing that getting the attention of people who have “fallen away” from their faith “often means partnering with nontraditional” individuals. Hallow CEO Alex Jones told Catholic News Agency that the app’s goal is to reach out to “folks
Adam Driver defends playing two Italians back to back: ‘Who gives a s–t?’
January 3, 2024 by
Adam Driver is fired up about criticisms of his recent role choices. On an episode of the “SmartLess” podcast, the actor defended playing famous Italian figures in both of his last two movies, “House of Gucci” and “Ferrari.” “So many people have been like, ‘How many Italians… ?’ I’m like, it’s just kind of worked […]
Mike Johnson defends House GOP’s Israel aid plan
November 29, 2023 by
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks with reporters at the Capitol, Nov. 2, 2src23. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson defended his approach to redirect IRS funds to provide aid to Israel on Sunday, saying Republicans are “trying to be good stewards of the taxpayer’s resources.” “Instead of printing new dollars
Iran’s Khamenei Threatens Israel with ‘Greater Disaster’ if It Defends Itself from Terror
November 17, 2023 by
Speaking at a graduation ceremony for Iranian military cadets on Tuesday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei described the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on Saturday as an “irreparable defeat” for Israel. He blamed the Israelis for bringing rape and murder upon themselves. “The cause of this destructive storm was the continuous brutality and ferocity of the
Exclusive — ‘Completely Unconstitutional’: Rep. Tom McClintock Defends His Opposition to Mayorkas Impeachment
November 16, 2023 by
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) joined Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM Wednesday to defend his opposition to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) resolution to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. McClintock and seven other Republicans voted with Democrats Monday night to send Greene’s privileged resolution to the House Committee on Homeland Security, a procedural move that essentially
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Defends Vetoing PBS Funding, Calls LGBTQ Child Programming ‘Indoctrination’
July 12, 2023 by
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has defended his recent decision to veto funding for the state’s PBS station, calling the station’s LGBTQ programing directed at kids a form of “indoctrination.” Among the station’s shows was an educational segment featuring a drag queen named “Lil Miss Hot Mess” reading a book titled The Hips on the Drag
‘Very Fair’: Lead Mueller Prosecutor Defends Hunter Biden Getting Off Without Any Jail Time
June 20, 2023 by
Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann, who was a top prosecutor on the Mueller probe, said Tuesday that the plea deal Hunter Biden received was “very fair,” despite the lack of jail time. The Justice Department announced Tuesday that Biden would plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges, while a felony charge of lying on
Oscar-Winning ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Director Defends Drag Queens and Drag Children: ‘A Threat to Nobody’
April 6, 2023 by
In the evening’s most explicitly political moment, Everything Everywhere All at Once co-director Daniel Scheinert defended drag queens and drag children while accepting his Oscar for best director Sunday at the 95th annual Academy Awards. A clearly excited Daniel Scheinert thanked his parents during his speech: “Thank for you not squashing my creativity when I was
Mike Pence Defends Joke About Pete Buttigieg ‘Maternity Leave’ amid Backlash from Democrats
March 17, 2023 by
Mike Pence Defends Joke About Pete Buttigieg ‘Maternity Leave’ amid Backlash from Democrats J. Scott Applewhite/AP Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his recent joke about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking “maternity leave” amid backlash from Democrats, including President Joe Biden’s White House. During his recent remarks at the Gridiron Dinner, Pence delivered a speech full of
VIDEO: Texas Repairman Defends Himself with Tool Bag from Roof During Alleged Attempted Robbery
March 3, 2023 by
A video shows three men allegedly attempting to rob a Texas air conditioner repairman at gunpoint while he was working on the roof of a gas station. Donald Burns told KTRK he was on the roof of a gas station at the 500 block of Berry Road in Houston, Texas, attempting to repair a cooler
Country Star Luke Bryan Defends DeSantis Concert Appearance: ‘This Felt Right,’ Helped Hurricane Victims
November 1, 2022 by
Country singer Luke Bryan has hit back against critics of his decision to bring Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis out onto the stage at his Jacksonville concert Friday night to raise money for Hurricane Ian victims. Over the weekend, leftists all over social media trashed Luke Bryan after footage emerged of him welcoming DeSantis on…
Erdogan Defends Russian Missile Buy at NATO Meeting with Biden
June 14, 2021 by
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Brussels on Monday, on the sidelines of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting in the Belgium capital. The two heads of state organized a closed-door meeting with each other June 14 at 5:00 p.m. local time in Brussels to discuss the U.S.-Turkey…
Pentagon Defends Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: ‘No Apologies Whatsoever’
June 2, 2021 by
The Pentagon on Tuesday defended the department’s diversity and inclusion efforts rolled out during the Biden administration, characterizing it as a matter of defending the nation. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said during a press briefing Tuesday that what the department is “really focused on” is defending the nation. “That means putting in place the…
Sen. Collins Defends Mitt Romney, Anti-Trump Republicans After Booing At Utah GOP Convention
May 3, 2021 by
Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins defended fellow Republicans who are critical of former President Donald Trump on Sunday, saying she was “appalled” when Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney was booed at his state’s GOP convention. Some argue the booing of Romney and the continued attacks against Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney are evidence that Trump’s…
Juan Williams Defends Fauci: ‘Even In Political Theater You Should Applaud People Who Are Looking Out For You’
March 20, 2021 by
March 19, 2021 8:17 PM ET Juan Williams defended Dr. Anthony Fauci during Friday’s broadcast of “The Five” on Fox News. Referencing a Senate hearing spat between Fauci and Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul — during which Paul asserted that wearing masks after vaccination amounted to “theater” — Williams argued that Fauci should still be…
Cuomo Defends Controversial Nursing Home Directive, Blames Staffers, Visitors for Virus Spread
February 15, 2021 by
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Monday addressed the mounting criticisms over his administration’s handling of the Chinese coronavirus — particularly the fallout from his state’s controversial March 25 directive and the recent revelation that his administration hid the true fatality figures out of fear of a federal investigation — telling reporters that the illness “did…
DeSantis Defends Maskless Super Bowl Moment: ‘How the Hell Am I Going to Be Able to Drink a Beer with a Mask On?’
February 9, 2021 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) defended himself after critics condemned him for taking his mask off at the Super Bowl, asking “how the Hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on?” A photo circulated on social media showing the Florida governor — who has opened his state, allowing people…
Joe Biden Defends His Son, Who Is Under Federal Investigation, As ‘The Smartest Man I Know’
December 18, 2020 by
President-elect Joe Biden says he is “not concerned” about a federal investigation into his son, Hunter, and accused his opponents of weaponizing the probe for political points. Biden said that Hunter, who has been involved in a string of high-profile personal and business controversies in recent years, as “the smartest man I know.” Hunter Biden…
Trump Defends Tariffs, ‘Rebuilt’ China with Tremendous U.S. Money
September 19, 2018 by
President Donald Trump said in Tuesday’s White House joint press conference with Poland’s President Andrzej Duda that the U.S. has “just started” dealing with China on trade and it should have been done a long time ago. Trump’s response came after a reporter asked him if his trade tariffs police are working, given the U.S. […]
FEMA’s Long Defends Trump on Puerto Rico Death Dispute — Studies Are ‘All Over the Place’.
September 17, 2018 by
Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” FEMA administrator Brock Long defended President Donald Trump dispute over the death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria. Long said, “These studies are all over the place the Harvard study was done differently studies a different period of time versus the George Washington study. There’s a big discrepancy […]
CNN’s Don Lemon Defends Violent Antifa: ‘No Organization Is Perfect’
August 30, 2018 by
CNN news anchor Don Lemon defended the Antifa movement on Tuesday, despite its violent attacks on people who disagree with its radical agenda that includes removing President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence from office and opening all U.S. borders. “It says it right in the name: Antifa. Anti-fascism, which is what they were […]
New York Times defends double standard in hiring writer with a history of explicit, hateful racism directed at whites.
August 4, 2018 by
See also: Let’s all thank Sarah Jeong for showing us what liberals think of white people The New York Times has provoked a firestorm with its hiring of Sarah Jeong as a member of its editorial board, despite apparently having checked her social media history and found explicitly hateful anti-white tweets in abundance. Following criticism of […]
Donald Trump Defends ICE from Radical Left
June 30, 2018 by
President Donald Trump defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after a growing number of Democrats called for the abolishment of the agency. “To the great and brave men and women of ICE, do not worry or lose your spirit. You are doing a fantastic job of keeping us safe by eradicating the worst criminal elements,” […]
Leftist Kareem Abdul Jabbar Defends CNN’s Don Lemon After Sexist Comment
Far-left basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar publicly backed CNN host Don Lemon after he made a sexist comment about women – a privilege he would not afford to a right-leaning figure. On Thursday, Don Lemon sparked ire from both the left and the right when he said that women lose their prime past the age of