In a recent interview on CNN's "State of the Union," Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) raised concerns about potential collusion between the press, tech companies, and the national security apparatus. The call for investigation comes after an aide to former President Donald Trump vowed to "come after" media outlets that he claimed had helped President Joe Biden "rig" elections.

The aide, Kash Patel, made the remarks on Steve Bannon's podcast, asserting that they would "go out and find the conspirators" within the government and media who allegedly lied about American citizens and assisted in rigging the presidential elections in favor of Joe Biden.

Sen. Vance supported this stance, referring to theories embraced by some on the right related to Hunter Biden's laptop. The laptop, which was the subject of a controversial New York Post report, purportedly contained emails detailing Hunter Biden's business dealings and alleged corruption by his father, Joe Biden.

However, it is important to note that no concrete evidence has emerged to substantiate claims that Joe Biden made policy decisions as vice president to benefit his son's business interests. A Politifact analysis concluded that the laptop did not reveal any illegal or unethical behavior on Joe Biden's part with regards to his son's position at Burisma, a Ukraine-based natural gas company.

Sen. Vance highlighted reports that suggested stories about the laptop were suppressed and blocked from Twitter, which he believes exemplifies collusion between the national security state and the press. He insisted on a serious examination of how members of the press, big technology companies, and the national security state may have colluded to withhold information or censor certain narratives.

During the interview, Sen. Vance criticized the actions of those who use their security clearances to deceive the American people and then persuade tech companies to censor stories critical of Joe Biden. He argued that such actions should not be categorized as journalism, but rather as cooperation between the government and journalism.

The senator's remarks have reignited the debate on the role and responsibilities of the media, tech companies, and national security agencies in the dissemination of information. While some view his comments as a call for transparency and accountability, others argue that his concerns may be motivated by political interests.

As discussions surrounding these issues continue, it remains to be seen whether an official inquiry or investigation will be launched to ascertain the alleged collusion or whether it will lead to any concrete actions or policy changes.

In the meantime, the question of the balance between press freedom and national security will likely remain a contentious topic, with both proponents and critics emphasizing the need for responsible journalism and unbiased reporting.