The date the pardon begins from is when shit got heavy, not just in Ukraine but with China, Iran etc. How do you not only get the information into the public domain but allow a key player to testify?
I do not think Joe is the target. Remember he was not charged over having classified documents because he was not mentally competent so his defense is already in for any involvement. Even if he is Trump could pardon him on compassionate type grounds. It would make it not look like a witch hunt.
I think a deal with the Bidens may have been done, he and Trump are getting on well (which is very odd really) and the transition is very smooth (so far). End of the day he still is the president and the deep state cannot move without him being their tool.
So who are the real targets of this is the play? I think corrupt politicians on all sides. It really does appear to be a movie or a strategy type game. We live in very interesting times.
Actually, an important point:
If the so-called pardon sticks, then Hunter has NO CRIMINAL LIABILITY and so he cannot plead the 5th, if questioned. He cannot refuse to answer if subpoenad.