Kamala Harris's rise as Democratic leader signals the end of Garland's AG tenure, leaving significant law enforcement work unfinished amid changing political dynamics in Washington.
Garland's departure had been anticipated, especially with a potential Donald Trump win in 2024, which would end the tenures of Biden's Cabinet. Biden winning would have given him more time, but that's now uncertain.
Presidents have a mixed record on retaining AGs through second terms; Clinton kept Reno for her independence, while Bush switched AGs, and Obama did the same after Holder's term.
Garland expressed a positive working relationship with Biden, but ultimately, it would have been Biden's decision whether to retain him as AG, highlighting the inherent political pressures involved.
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