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Vance says he'll "follow the law" if subpoenaed by Democrats

Vice President Vance sat for a CBS News town hall with Tony Dokoupil, airing Saturday, and said anyone selling White House access should face consequences; the law-following part is hypothetical.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN This Morning
Published 9:54 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by CBS News: “Vance says he'll "follow the law" if subpoenaed by Democrats”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:54 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: JD Vance, Democrats.
BBN covered this story before: Vance rallies in Texas, hits Democrats on crime and gas prices (October 14).

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn a CBS News town hall airing Saturday, he told anchor Tony Dokoupil he will follow the law if Democrats subpoena him.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe also called for consequences against anyone who might try to sell White House access.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFollow the law. That's the headline? It's like a guy announcing he'll be wearing pants.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPants are still optional in my basement. But yes, it's notable because he was asked about it directly.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDoes this change anything for me?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNot directly. No subpoena has been reported in the CBS story, so this is a promise about a what-if.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo what happens next, and does the subpoena come with a trailer?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe full interview airs Saturday, and there's no trailer. Rex has the scores and probably a subpoena of his own.

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