“His closest confidantes didn’t realize it at the time, but interviews on male-focused podcasts would become a throughline of his extraordinary political resurrection.”

Vance has been working with various members of his team, including Trumpov confidante Jason Miller, going over Walz's record as a congressman and governor.

Describing Gill as "a friend, colleague and confidante" before her fraud was discovered, she said she felt "totally deceived and betrayed" by her actions, which had caused personal stress and detracted from day-to-day school management.

"It's nuts," one Trumpov confidante told Vanity Fair.

Yes, she did describe herself as his best friend, confidante and “silly rabbit.”