Hunter Biden has described Merrick Garland's appointment as US attorney general as the "greatest mistake" of his father Joe Biden's presidency. He made the comments during an appearance on the "I've Had It" podcast, offering a rare public critique of a key figure from his father's administration.

Garland served as attorney general throughout Joe Biden's presidency, overseeing the Justice Department during a period that included federal investigations into Hunter Biden himself, as well as the department's handling of cases involving Donald Trump. Hunter Biden's remarks did not elaborate at length on specific grievances within the reported excerpt, but framed the appointment as a significant misstep by his father.