WASHINGTON - Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican from Utah, expressed his skepticism regarding the impeachment inquiry launched by House Republicans against President Joe Biden. In an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," Romney stated that he does not "see any evidence" that would justify removing the president from office.

Romney, who has been vocal about his discontent with the direction of the Republican Party, emphasized the need for solid evidence before initiating an impeachment inquiry. He suggested that House Republicans should have tangible proof of wrongdoing before proceeding.

Speaking on the lack of evidence, Romney stated, "So far, there's nothing of that nature that's been provided." He further highlighted that if he were a member of the House, he would vote against the inquiry.

This comes as House Republicans plan to hold a formal vote authorizing their impeachment investigation on Tuesday. The aim of the vote is to strengthen the legal standing of the probe in court.

The allegations made by House Republicans revolve around financial benefits that President Biden supposedly received from his family's foreign business dealings. However, no concrete evidence has been presented to demonstrate personal gains for the president from his family's overseas affairs.

The initial inquiry was opened by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in September without a vote on the House floor. McCarthy cited the precedent set by House Democrats in 2019 when they launched an impeachment inquiry against former President Donald Trump.

The White House has derided the impeachment inquiry, pointing to a previous Justice Department opinion during the Trump era. The opinion declared that any impeachment inquiry initiated without a vote on the House floor is invalid.

House Republicans hope that by officially authorizing the inquiry with a vote, the requests for information from the White House made by GOP investigators will hold more weight in court.

One of the main focuses of the inquiry is President Biden's son, Hunter Biden. House Republicans have highlighted Hunter Biden's substantial earnings from his overseas business dealings. Separately, Hunter Biden has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly failing to pay his income taxes. However, the impact of these charges on the impeachment inquiry remains unclear.

Romney, in his remarks, emphasized that individuals should not be held accountable for the actions of their children. He specifically addressed Hunter Biden's personal struggles with substance use disorder, stating, "We are not responsible for the misdeeds of our kids and grandkids and great grandkids. That's not President Biden, and we're not gonna impeach someone because of the sins of their kids."

As the House Republicans' impeachment inquiry moves forward, Senator Mitt Romney's criticism serves as a reminder of the importance of substantial evidence when considering such significant actions against a sitting president.