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.
