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Vance has been working with various members of his team, including Trump 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 Trump confidante told Vanity Fair.

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

This time around, the focus is less on Durst and his damaged psychology and more on the circle of friends and confidantes who helped him along the way.