A round of last-minute pardons by President Joe Biden meant to thwart reprisals by President-elect Donald Trump is not all good news for the fortunate sons and daughters of his administration.

Liz Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci are among a limited list of presidential pardon recipients, a gesture aides to Biden say is meant to blunt any act of vengeance by Trump or members of his incoming administration. However, legal observers quickly noted that the distinguished designations would not prevent either Trump foe from having to answer questions under oath.

If they wish, U.S. House or Senate Republicans may subpoena Cheney, Fauci, Hunter Biden, or anyone else they believe could shed light on potential transgressions by the Biden-Harris administration. It’s uncertain if GOP lawmakers plan to continue their investigations into the Biden family and its business dealings, but if they do, the aforementioned few would likely be included on a congressional witness list.

Jesse Binnall, a federal litigation attorney, first noted that Biden’s pardons will not protect Cheney or Fauci if they lie under oath. Put another way, the pardons represent “great news” for those looking to see both individuals prosecuted.

“The pardons are actually great news. No one who was just pardoned will be able to refuse to testify in a civil, criminal, or congressional proceeding based upon the 5th Amendment,” Binnall wrote on X. “And let’s just be realistic. Most of these disgusting individuals would probably have to be charged in Washington, DC, which doesn’t convict partisan leftists.”