House Republicans are currently engaged in a debate over whether to shift their impeachment efforts towards Attorney General Merrick Garland.

This development came after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) unexpectedly suggested initiating an inquiry against Garland, catching some members off guard.

Previously, much of the Republican Party’s impeachment discussions had focused on other officials in the Biden administration, The Hill reported.

Throughout this year, the GOP has primarily concentrated on potential impeachments of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas or President Biden. McCarthy, in particular, has consistently urged caution and deliberate action within the conference.

However, when it comes to Garland, who leads an agency often criticized by the GOP, McCarthy has displayed a more energetic stance.

Notably, other Republican members who have been more enthusiastic about impeachment have not frequently cited Garland as a target.

McCarthy initially broached the subject in a tweet last month, highlighting the testimony of an IRS whistleblower who alleged mismanagement in the investigation into Hunter Biden.

McCarthy suggested that this testimony could serve as a significant component of a broader impeachment inquiry.

The idea of focusing impeachment efforts on Attorney General Garland has sparked deliberations within the House Republican ranks.

Written by staff