Hunter Biden Calls Garland Appointment His Father’s Mistake

Hunter Biden has publicly described his father's appointment of Merrick Garland as attorney general as the single greatest mistake of the Biden administration, blaming Garland's leadership for what he characterized as a failure to aggressively prosecute former President Donald Trump following the January 6 Capitol riot. The remarks were made during an appearance on the "I've Had It" podcast hosted by Jennifer Welch, which was released on July 19, 2026.

In the interview, Hunter Biden argued that Garland's Justice Department moved too slowly against Trump while simultaneously pursuing criminal charges against him. He said the attorney general's cautious approach, driven by a desire to avoid inflaming political tensions, directly contributed to the current political situation, an apparent reference to Trump's subsequent election victory. While placing ultimate responsibility on his father for selecting Garland, Hunter Biden asserted that President Joe Biden maintained a strict separation between the White House and the Justice Department, adhering to post-Watergate norms of non-interference.

Host Jennifer Welch framed the discussion by expressing her own frustration, stating the...