confidant

He returned to Huizar’s office after college, eventually rising to the position of special assistant, serving as his driver, his confidant and his emissary to lobbyists, consultants and others.

In a separate statement, she called Payne her confidant and her rock, then again took aim at Cowell for his alleged “failure to prioritize the emotional and physical welfare” of artists and focusing on “profits rather than the people.”

A confidant to her gay friends since high school, Martin started Granbury for All, an LGBTQ+ support group that has about 300 members.

Lindstrom added: “He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant, and even a father-figure...he was one of the funniest people you could hope to spend time with over a bottle of good wine and a great meal.”

But after teaming up with Ruto, Gachagua went from being Kenyatta's “confidant” to one of his harshest critics.