In a recent interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) expressed his opposition to the House GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden while criticizing the behavior of Hunter Biden, the President's son. Romney, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump during both of his impeachments, argued that there is currently no evidence to support pursuing impeachment against Joe Biden.

"I think before you begin that impeachment inquiry, you ought to have some evidence - some inclination that there's been wrongdoing," Romney stated. He further added, "If I was in the House, I'd vote against it, unless they were able to bring forward evidence that suggests that there were a high crime or misdemeanor that had been committed, but so far, that hasn't been the case."

Despite Hunter Biden's controversial conduct, Romney contended that it is not sufficient grounds to impeach the President. "Fortunately, for most people, we're not responsible for the misdeeds of our kids and grandkids," he remarked. "We're not going to impeach somebody because of the sins of their kids."

The impeachment inquiry into President Biden was initiated by House Republicans in September, led by then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Although the probe was not formally authorized through a House floor vote, Republicans have indicated their intention to make the inquiry official in the near future.

However, due to the absence of a floor vote, the White House has criticized the inquiry as "unconstitutional." In the ongoing three-committee inquiry, subpoenas have been issued to key individuals such as the President's brother, James Biden, and Hunter Biden. While James Biden missed the deadline for testimony, Republicans have demanded Hunter Biden's appearance on Wednesday and have threatened to hold him in contempt if he fails to comply.

In a recent development, Hunter Biden was indicted with nine tax-related charges, including three felonies and six misdemeanors. This indictment adds to the three gun-related charges to which he has pleaded not guilty.

White House spokesperson Ian Sams echoed Senator Romney's views, reposting a clip of the interview and suggesting that a "sinister" motive was driving the impeachment inquiry. Sams accused Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and others of being instrumental in the baseless political attacks against the President.

While Romney's stance diverges from former Rep. Liz Cheney's (R-Wyo.) opinion that Donald Trump may refuse to leave office if elected for a second term in 2024, the senator expressed doubt regarding Trump's intentions. "I don't think Donald Trump would want to stay in longer than four years. And the reason I say that is because I think he's running for retribution," Romney stated.

Romney cautioned against taking Trump's words too seriously, likening him to a "human gumball machine" where thoughts and notions come in and out without much filter. However, he emphasized that he opposes Trump's reentry into the political arena and expressed concerns that endorsing any candidate could be the "kiss of death."

As Romney's term in the Senate concludes in early 2025, he hinted at potentially dedicating his time to support his wife Ann's efforts in backing neurologic research. Ann Romney suffers from multiple sclerosis, which affects the nervous system's ability to transmit signals, leading to various ailments such as vision issues and muscle pains.