Overview
- Vice President JD Vance spoke Thursday at a CBS town hall and called anyone who sells access to the White House "disgusting and despicable."
- When asked about Democrat-led subpoenas, Vance said "Of course I will" and insisted the administration will follow the law.
- The comments came after the White House asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over news reports that she sought a $100,000 payment and offered access to officials.
- Guilfoyle and President Trump have denied wrongdoing and conflicts of interest, while news reports cite messages and Trump donor Eric Deters as supporting the allegations.
- Congressional Democrats say they would open formal probes if they retake the House or Senate, and Vance's stance raises the political stakes in the run-up to the midterm elections.