“It’s likely that he won’t be successful,” Republican strategist Matt Klink told Newsweek. “But protesting a subpoena from President Trump’s special counsel will boost his standing among Republican insiders who see ‘the swamp’ and a heavily politicized Justice Department as one of this country’s biggest problems.”
“While a decision to resist the subpoena could potentially help Pence build support among voters, Klink noted that Pence is still a “heavy underdog” and that should he run for the GOP nomination, much of his campaign will be shaped by what his former commander-in-chief says about him.”