Blanche when asked if he’s Trump’s friend: ‘I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer’

Summary

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to have a verbal slip-up about his role during his confirmation hearing for attorney general on Wednesday. In the hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) asked Blanche if he has a friendship with President Trump. “I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer, and now I’m the deputy attorney general,” Blanche…