In an intriguing twist during former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money case, lead attorney Todd Blanche revealed an unexpected outcome of the trial: weight loss. Blanche, who was often surrounded by an extensive spread of fast food provided by Trump’s team, opted not to indulge in the calorific offerings. Instead, he chose to manage his meals more deliberately throughout the duration of the trial.
During a recent appearance on the For The Defense podcast, hosted by attorney David Oscar Markus, Blanche recounted the daily lunchtime scene in the “war room.” He described an abundance of not just McDonald’s but also various kinds of pizza and other fast-food alternatives.
“President Trump’s team takes care of everybody. Like, everybody gets food. You know, there’s a lot of food. It’s not always McDonald’s. There’s a lot of… variety. There’s pizza, and there’s other non-healthy alternatives to McDonald’s,” said Blanche.
However, Blanche chose to abstain. “I didn’t have lunch one day. I ate in the morning and at night,” he explained. He noted that he used the trial as an opportunity to lose weight, adhering to a trial diet that helped him shed approximately seven to eight pounds over the course of the proceedings.
For legal professionals who routinely face the pressures of trial schedules and the ubiquitous availability of fast food, Blanche’s approach offers a valuable lesson in discipline and health management. It underscores the necessity of self-care, especially in high-stress environments where unhealthy food choices are ever-present.
For more details, the full account of Blanche’s experiences during the trial can be found in the original article on Above the Law.