Biden Pardon Trap
Segment # 294
It would be prudent for Biden and some of his rabid supporters, some of which are on the potential blanket pardon list, to keep a low profile. With a pardon Hunter loses his 5th amendment rights meaning he must answer any questions related to the crimes either have or have not been charged. Trump will be under intense pressure to not block his DOJ for going after those engaged in lawfare during Biden’s term. Biden is under serious pressure to protect all those that went after Trump on his behalf.
A pardon does not protect against future crimes, including perjury committed after receiving the pardon
If a pardoned individual is asked to testify and commits perjury during that testimony, they can be prosecuted for that new offense
The pardon removes the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination for the pardoned crimes, meaning the individual can be compelled to testify about those matters
However, if they lie under oath during that testimony, it constitutes a new crime not covered by the original pardon
Perjury is considered a serious offense that undermines the judicial process
Even if someone was previously pardoned, committing perjury in federal court can result in fines and up to five years in prison
So in summary, while a pardon protects against prosecution for past crimes, it does not give license to commit new crimes like perjury. The pardoned individual would be subject to prosecution for any false statements made under oath after receiving the pardon.