apologist
//əˈpɒlədʒɪst//
Noun
apologistSingular
apologistsPlural
1
A person who offers an argument or written work in defense of something controversial, especially a doctrine, belief, or institution.
He became known as an apologist for the controversial policy.
2
A person who defends or supports a cause, policy, or person, often in the face of criticism.
He is known as an apologist for the government's economic policies.