During the recent proceedings, Todd Blanch, representing the Trump side, delved into the narrative that Michael Cohen's actions were influenced by not being invited to the White House with Donald Trump post the 2016 election victory. Blanch probed Cohen about his aspirations to be part of the Trump administration, to which Cohen admitted discussing with his daughter that Trump was displeased with the title he desired.
Blanch pressed Cohen on whether he sought the position of special counsel to the president within the administration. Cohen clarified that he actually aimed for the role of personal attorney to the president, emphasizing a desire for a hybrid position with access to Trump but remaining external to the government.
When asked if he continued seeking a White House role after November 2016, Cohen affirmed his persistent pursuit of the personal attorney title. He emphasized his preference for this specific designation over a role in the general counsel's office, reiterating that he never wavered in his desire for the personal attorney position.
Blanch referenced Cohen's daughter's observation that Trump and his associates were undermining Cohen, to which Cohen acknowledged agreement at that time. This exchange mirrored a past congressional testimony where Cohen was accused of turning against Trump due to bitterness over not securing his desired White House role.
The dialogue between Blanch and Cohen shed light on the dynamics of Cohen's ambitions and interactions within the Trump administration, underscoring the complexities of their professional relationship and Cohen's perceived treatment within the political sphere.
