U.S. Vice President JD Vance meets members of the National Guard, at Union Station in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 20, 2025. REUTERS/Al Drago/Pool
CNN panelists flagged Vice President JD Vance’s choice of words in a recent NBC interview, warning it could create legal trouble for the Trump administration. Asked about the FBI raid on John Bolton, Vance repeatedly used “we” while discussing investigations, implying the White House itself was directing action against critics. Panelists noted the language contradicted official claims that political opponents aren’t being targeted and suggested Vance’s phrasing could become a key point in future legal challenges, especially as Trump publicly threatens figures like Chris Christie.
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