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Star Witness Michael Cohen Admits He Wanted Top Role In Trump Admin

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On Thursday, former Donald Trump “fixer” Michael Cohen admitted he would have liked to have been considered to fill the role of during the .

Cohen, who testified Thursday that he was offered a role in the , said he didn't want to go to the White House and rather wanted to serve as Trump's personal attorney.

When asked if he wanted to work in the White House, Cohen responded, “No sir.”

Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche asked Cohen if the truth is that he really wanted to work in the White House. Cohen responded, “No sir.”

Blanche then asked Cohen if he had hoped to be named the White House chief of staff, to which he denied.

Blanche then outlined several conversations Cohen had with other individuals, including his daughter, about the possibility of serving as chief of staff under Trump.

Cohen, who testified that he spoke with Trump about serving as his personal attorney, said he wanted a hybrid position, one with access to Trump but not considered a White House employee.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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