“The pardons are designed to protect several vehement critics of Trump, including some against whom he has vowed retribution, and targets of his supporters’ criticism.” The clemency decisions are also significant for their specious emphasis on racial justice, “wrongful convictions, and addressing historical grievances.” Those whom Biden has pardoned face new problems, however, specifically the forfeiture of the right to Plead the Fifth Amendment if or when subpoenaed to appear before Congress to be questioned on related matters.