WATCH: 'I'm his lawyer,' Blanche says of his relationship to Trump before correcting himself

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-im-his-lawyer-blanche-says-of-his-relationship-to-trump-before-correcting-himself Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: 'I'm his lawyer,' Blanche says of his relationship to Trump before correcting himself Politics Jul 15, 2026 2:44 PM EDT Sen. John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican, asked attorney general nominee Todd Blanche on Wednesday a string of questions about the nature of his relationship with President Donald Trump, including whether he considered the president a friend. Watch Kennedy's questions to Blanche in the video player above. Blanche represented Trump in multiple cases, including the election fraud case in Washington, before joining the Justice Department under Trump's second term. WATCH: Todd Blanche testifies in confirmation hearing for attorney general Blanche referred to himself as Trump's attorney in the present tense, saying, "I'm his lawyer" before correcting himself to say that he "was his lawyer." Kennedy also asked Blanche if the president had ever asked him to do something illegal. Blanche said Trump had not. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. "Would you do it if he asked you?" Kennedy asked. "Absolutely not," Blanche said. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now