**Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance** clashed with **NBC News host Kristen Welker** during a **heated interview**, accusing her of **trying to bait him with “gotcha” questions** about **Donald Trump’s potential use of a special investigator against Joe Biden**.
Vance Defends Trump’s Proposal to Investigate Biden
Welker pressed Vance, asking:
“Senator, if former President Trump were to win, would you support him appointing a special prosecutor to go after his political enemies, the Bidens?”
Vance responded:
“I find it interesting how much the media and the Democrats have lost their minds over this. Donald Trump is talking about appointing a special prosecutor to investigate Joe Biden for wrongdoing. Joe Biden has done exactly that for the last few years and has done far more to engage in a campaign of lawfare against his political opposition.”
He further argued that **Trump’s call for an investigation** into **Biden’s alleged corruption** is **a fair and reasonable action**, emphasizing that the **House Oversight Committee has uncovered concerning transactions**.
Welker Challenges Vance on DOJ Independence
Welker pushed back:
“Joe Biden didn’t appoint a special prosecutor, the attorney general did that. Trump was indicted by grand juries. A jury of his peers in New York found him to be guilty. Would you support Trump taking such an action?”
Vance **did not back down**, responding:
“I would absolutely support investigating prior wrongdoing by our government. That’s what you have to have in a system of law and order, Kristen.”
He argued that **Attorney General Merrick Garland serves under Biden**, dismissing the notion that the DOJ operates **independently from the president**.
Vance Slams Alleged Political Prosecution
Vance **further criticized** Biden’s DOJ, pointing to **a former Department of Justice official who left for a local prosecutor’s office to pursue Trump’s case**.
**"That’s never happened in the history of American democracy, and I don’t think we should legitimize it,"** Vance said.
He defended **Trump’s stance**, stating:
“All he’s suggesting is that we should investigate credible arguments of wrongdoing. That is not a threat to democracy. That’s merely reinforcing our system of law and government.”
The Takeaway
The interview highlighted **sharp divisions over the role of the Justice Department**, with **Vance fiercely defending Trump’s calls for investigations** and **accusing Biden of weaponizing the DOJ**.
As the **2024 election battle intensifies**, expect **more heated exchanges** between **Republicans and the mainstream media**.
