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One of the most critical ramifications of this pardon is that it effectively strips Hunter Biden of his ability to invoke the Fifth Amendment. This constitutional right allows an individual to refuse to answer questions that may incriminate them. With the pardon in place, Hunter now faces a unique legal challenge: if he is summoned to testify before Congress or a grand jury, he is compelled to provide full testimony about his activities without the shield of the Fifth Amendment to protect him.