One consequence of President Biden's surprise pardon of his son, Hunter, is that Hunter Biden is no longer afforded the protection of the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination for the matters pardoned (Newsweek, US News & World Report, News Nation). A subpoena issued by either house of Congress, including any congressional committees, will count (Cornell - Subpoena). A mere invitation to testify before Congress will not count. Whether the subpoena is actually served on Hunter Biden is immaterial.

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