At the same time, some Democrats have expressed concern about the direction of these ongoing investigations. Sen. Adam Schiff, a former key member of the January 6th select committee, has suggested that he might reject any potential pardon offered by President Biden to those involved in the Congressional inquiry.
Schiff, who has long criticized the use of pardons, explained that accepting one could be seen as an admission of guilt. If that were the case, it could complicate the legal status of those individuals if they were to be called to testify under oath.
Legal experts have noted that pardons do not shield individuals from testifying under oath if they are subpoenaed. This could have significant implications for individuals like Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci, both of whom were on the list of those granted pardons by Biden.
While the pardons protect them from criminal prosecution, they do not provide immunity from legal proceedings, which could include testimony in Congress. In fact, some experts view these pardons as a way to ensure that individuals are still compelled to testify if called to do so.