Chase Chrisley Praises Donald Trump For Freeing His Parents From Federal Prison
Todd and Julie Chrisley are headed home, thanks to a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, and their children couldn't be more excited about the news.
During an interview with Us Weekly, Chase Chrisley praised God and President Trump for freeing his parents and allowing their family to be reunited.
"I am grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump and his entire administration," the reality star told the publication. "I'm beyond thankful to finally have my parents back home and my family together again!"
He also shared a similar sentiment on Instagram, posting a picture of his parents side by side.
"God is so good! Our rocks are back!! Thank you to Mr. President @realdonaldtrump @potus for making a remarkable decision and bringing our family back together! We love, support, and thank you, Mr. President! God bless you and your entire family! Continue to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!" he captioned the post.
Todd's oldest son, Kyle Chrisley, who has had a contentious relationship with his father over the last several years, also opened up about his father and Julie being set free in an interview with E! News.
"I'm ecstatic," Kyle revealed. "Truly. I just found out a little bit ago, and I still just can't believe it."
The 33-year-old also praised his sister, Savannah Chrisley, who has been a vocal advocate for their parents since they were indicted on criminal charges, for sticking by their side.
"I know Savannah had been working at this for so long, and she never gave up," Kyle said. "So I'm just grateful to her and to President Trump for making this happen for my dad and Julie."
"I know they can't wait to get home and just be with family," he added, "and I'm going to remain hopeful that another reconciliation is possible."
Although Kyle hopes for a reconciliation with his father, Savannah seemingly shut down that idea during a 2024 interview.
"My dad has every reason not to speak to Kyle," she said. "Just because it's your child doesn't mean that you have to accept abuse. It doesn't mean you have to accept manipulation and hate and all these things."
She also slammed Kyle for allegedly trying to use their father for "fame [and] attention."
The 27-year-old added, "What I don't process well is having Kyle play the victim to life circumstances he's created. What I don't do well with someone who has abused people his entire life, now trying to play victim, trying to get people to feel bad for him."
Aside from the family drama, Savannah had nothing but positive things to say about the president for bringing her family back together.
"For the past two and a half years, I've done everything in my power to fight for my parents' freedom and bring them home. This moment is the answer to countless prayers, and I am beyond grateful to President Trump for seeing the truth and restoring my family. This administration does not hand out favors. It examines the facts and stands up for what is right," she said.
"Today is a victory for our family, but the fight against wrongful convictions and injustice within our prison system is far from over. I will continue to use my voice and platform to advocate for those who do not have one."
The news of President Trump's decision to pardon Todd and Julie, who, according to prosecutors, conspired to defraud Atlanta banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans, made headlines when his phone call to Savannah was shared online.
During the call, Trump told Savannah and her younger brother, Grayson Chrisley, how "terrible" their parents' situation was before sharing the good news.
"But it's a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow. Is that okay?" Trump said while sitting in the Oval Office.
He continued, "We'll try getting it done tomorrow. So give them, I don't know them, but give them my regards and wish them wish them a good life."
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