President Joe Biden issued last-minute pardons to Liz Cheney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and others, aiming to shield them from potential actions by President-elect Donald Trump. However, legal experts clarified that the pardons do not protect recipients from testifying under oath if subpoenaed,
nor do they cover future crimes. Attorney Jesse Binnall noted the pardons eliminate Fifth Amendment protections, forcing recipients to testify or face perjury charges. Critics, including Trump, questioned the pardons, calling Cheney and Milley undeserving. Analysts emphasized that pardons only apply to past offenses and offer no immunity for future accusations like treason
