MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — In an exclusive interview with The Daily Caller, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concerns about moving forward with the impeachment of Attorney General Merrick Garland and outlined what a second term for President Trump would mean for Congress.

Speaking to The Caller at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Johnson said he was “not sure” whether Garland's actions merited impeachment. He also said that if Republicans gained significant majorities in Congress and took the White House, their top priorities would be closing the border, restoring U.S. leadership abroad and revitalizing the U.S. economy.

“Merrick Garland has been held in contempt and we have filed a lawsuit in federal court to enforce the subpoena. He has screwed up the Department of Justice and the Department of Justice has weaponized the entire judicial system in the minds of many Americans and that is very dangerous. So is he guilty of treason, high crimes and misdemeanors? I don't know, that's a heavy burden to shoulder,” Johnson told the Caller.

“Legally and politically, I'm not sure impeachment is the right course of action at this point,” he added. (Related: House Speaker Mike Johnson promises 'thorough investigation' into assassination attempt on President Trump)

Conservatives have been increasingly calling for Garland's impeachment, accusing him of weaponizing the Justice Department. On Monday, Judge Eileen Cannon sparked fresh criticism when she ruled that Garland's appointment of special counsel Jack Smith in the Trump documents case was unconstitutional.

Johnson, who took over as speaker in unexpected circumstances after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy, said he intended to remain in the role for the next Congress despite the challenges.

“People always ask me if you're enjoying being chairman. I mean, I'm really a wartime chairman,” he said. Editorial Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Johnson's speakership would be “the most difficult since the Civil War.”

“I believe that with a larger majority and a unified government, there will come a time when the country will be unified. It's an exciting prospect to be part of that movement. That's what motivates me to continue doing this. It's not an easy job.” (Related: President Trump nominates J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate)

Johnson said wherever he goes, Americans are focused on the same issues: border security, the economy and restoring America's role on the world stage.

“On the economic front, the issues are tax policy, significant reductions in regulations across all industries, and energy policy.”

Johnson said the big selling point of this election is simple: Americans are better off under Donald Trump, and if Republicans got it done once, they can get it done again.