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: Blum is an amalgamation of Roy Cohn and other "Machiavellian" figures like Roger Stone and Gore Vidal .

: Blum’s dialogue frequently mirrors Cohn’s (and subsequently Donald Trump’s) real-world "sleazy nuggets of wisdom," such as: "There can be beauty in a well-told lie". "You never, ever apologize". "Attack, counterattack, and never admit defeat". The Legacy of Roy Cohn [S3E2] The One Inspired by Roy Cohn

The episode uses Blum to examine the historical and political impact of Roy Cohn (1927–1986). Key historical facts about Cohn mentioned or alluded to in the context of the series include: : Blum is an amalgamation of Roy Cohn

Corruption enters the courtroom in the form of (played by Michael Sheen), a boorish and ethically compromised lawyer who becomes Maia Rindell's new co-counsel on a murder trial. The episode juxtaposes the firm’s traditional legal ethics against Blum's "win at all costs" mentality, which he attributes directly to his mentor, Roy Cohn. The Roland Blum Character "Attack, counterattack, and never admit defeat"