During an NBC interview, Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance clashed with host Kristen Welker over former President Trump’s suggestion to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate President Joe Biden. Vance supported Trump’s proposal, arguing that an investigation into possible corruption was essential for accountability. He emphasized Biden’s lawfare against political opponents and cited the House Oversight Committee’s findings. When Welker pointed out that Attorney General Merrick Garland, not Biden, appointed the prosecutor, Vance countered by citing Biden’s control over Garland. Welker suggested Vance was endorsing Justice Department weaponization, which Vance rejected, stressing the need for investigations into credible wrongdoing. He also raised concerns about the legitimacy of Trump’s prosecution, calling it a historic breach of democratic norms.