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Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia backtracks on dad Joe's pardon plea after backlash
Gia Giudice has broken her silence over the backlash she received after her plea to President Donald Trump to pardon her father Joe. The media personality, 24, shared a video on the Fourth of July to ask the current president to allow her dad back into the U.S. - after he was deported in 2019 to his home country of Italy following his fraud conviction. Gia's clip came amid Joe's own pleas in recent months and shortly after Trump pardoned both Todd and Julie Chrisley in May after the pair served prison time for tax evasion and bank fraud. However, the daughter of Teresa and Joe Giudice garnered criticism for the timing of her video - with some calling her out for posting it amid the ongoing ICE raids and others labeling it 'privilege at it's finest.' While making an appearance at the Next Gen event in NYC on Wednesday, Gia admitted that she 'felt so bad' for when she uploaded the reel and also offered an apology. 'I apologize for posting that on the Fourth of July,' the star told People. 'I got so much c**p for that. I felt so bad.' She explained that she filmed the plea the day before the holiday and said she 'didn't want to let my dad down because I told him that the video was done. 'And when I tell him things, he expects it - like, you know, an Italian household, it better be done the next day. It better be done right away.' The following day on the Fourth of July, she chose to post the clip not long after she woke up in the morning. Gia recalled the comment section quickly filling up and directly addressed some that called her 'privileged.' 'And I'm not privileged, I'm not entitled. The first thing on my mind that morning was just getting a point across and not disappointing my dad. That was really it.' The star then expressed that she felt like she couldn't take down the clip due to the criticism because it 'also just looked bad.' Gia continued, 'That's why you always have to be cautious when you post and what you post and the time of day. But I did feel really bad about that, but I'm also happy that the message is getting out there.' She reflected on being in the public eye - and its affect amid her mom Teresa and dad Joe's divorce and their prison sentences back in 2014. 'You just always try to do the right thing, but you're always going to be, I guess, judged from your parents' actions or things that they've done in the past.' The clip she posted on the Fourth of July holiday was captioned with, 'let's bring Joe Giudice; my father home together♥️ #bringjoehome.' Gia also tagged Trump as well as the White House and her father. The reel showed the TV personality writing a letter to President Trump and then going to a post office to send it. Over 10 years earlier, Teresa and Joe Giudice were both sentenced to prison after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud as well as three types of bankruptcy fraud. The RHONJ star served 11 months behind bars and Joe was deported back to his home country of Italy and currently resides in the Bahamas. During the course of the clip, Gia could be heard saying: 'Hi guys, my name is Gia Giudice. I'm the daughter of Joe Giudice and today I'm using my voice for something deeply personal. 'My dad was deported over four years ago. Since then, our family has lived in an emotional limbo. No matter how strong we try to be, the absence of a father, of a parent, it's something that never stops hurting.' She added, 'Growing up, my dad was present at every cheer competition, every dance recital, holiday. He was our provider, our protector, and he still is, just now from thousands of miles away. 'Watching the Chrisley family receive a second chance inspired me. It showed me that people can be forgiven, that families can be restored and that sometimes the justice system has room for grace.' In May, Todd and Julie Chrisley were notably released from prison just one day after Trump pardoned the pair. Back in 2022, the pair were found guilty of defrauding banks out of $30 million. Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison - which she had been serving in the state of Kentucky. Her husband Todd was sentenced to 12 years and had been serving his own sentence in Florida. Gia said, 'That gave me hope. Hope that maybe my dad could come home too. A pardon would mean more than just legal forgiveness. 'It would mean healing for my sisters, for my mom, for my family, and for me. We've missed birthdays, graduations, even the small moments that matter the most.' She further expressed, 'This isn't just about one man. It's about a family who deserves to be whole again. I'm using my platform to speak not just as a public figure, but as a daughter who deeply misses her dad. 'We are not asking for sympathy, we're asking for a second chance. So, let's bring Joe home together. President Donald J. Trump, I really hope you receive these character letters about my dad Joe Giudice.' Not long after she uploaded the post, the comment section was filled with both criticism and positive messages. One penned, 'He didn't pay his taxes. He broke the law and then was living here illegally. The Nerve of privilege.' Another wrote, 'Are you currently aware of whats going on with immigration at the moment in this country? Smh.' 'This is rather tone deaf considering your father committed a white collar crime and got deported but people are getting deported and sent God Knows Where without even having criminal records,' a fan shared. 'Your fans want you to use your influence to help the less fortunate and I don't blame anyone for not having sympathy for your father who is dealing with consequences based off of choices he MADE,' they added. Gia also garnered support from others, such as her mom Teresa who shared red heart emojis and Savannah Chrisley who typed, 'I'm so proud of you.' One commented, 'Get out of her comments with the negativity it's her Father for goodness sake.' 'This is the love of a daughter fighting for her dad and no matter anyone's opinion she has the right to forgive his mistakes and try to being him home,' another penned. Joe has also been sharing his own pleas on social media and last month in June, also shared a direct post which he tagged President Trump in. 'I know I made mistakes - but I did my time. And my family has done the time with me ever since. It's been almost ten years since I've been able to stand next to my girls in the U.S.' He added, 'All I want is the chance to come back home, hug my daughters, and be there for the little things dads are supposed to be there for. 'Mr. President, if you see this, I hope you hear me. I'm just asking for a second chance to be the father I promised to be. @realdonaldtrump. Thanks to everyone who's supporting me - you give me hope every day.' Joe shares four children with ex-wife Teresa: Gia, 24, Gabriella, 20, Milania, 19, and Audriana, 15. Earlier this week on Saturday, he shared another post about wanting a second chance after 'already missing too much.' He wrote, 'I know I made mistakes - but I did my time. And my family has done the time with me ever since. It's been almost ten years since I've been able to stand next to my girls in the U.S.' He shared, 'Every father deserves to stand beside his daughters. I've already missed too much. Things like birthdays, graduations, even just simple dinners like this. 'Moments like these aren't guaranteed, and I'm fighting every day to be there for more of them. Thank you for sharing our story and keeping hope alive. One post, one share, one prayer at a time - we're getting closer.' In the snap accompanied with his message, Joe could be seen flashing a cheerful smile while surrounded by his four daughters. RHONJY alum Siggy Flicker - who was appointed by Trump to be on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council - has since commented that she is doing her best to help. 'I'm trying. Joe should be back home with his beautiful daughters!!!!!!'
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia addresses backlash over plea for President Trump to pardon dad Joe
Gia Giudice has broken her silence over the backlash she received after her plea to President Donald Trump to pardon her father Joe. The media personality, 24, shared a video on the Fourth of July to ask the current president to allow her dad back into the U.S. - after he was deported in 2019 to his home country of Italy following his fraud conviction. Gia's clip came amid Joe's own pleas in recent months and shortly after Trump pardoned both Todd and Julie Chrisley in May after the pair served prison time for tax evasion and bank fraud. However, the daughter of Teresa and Joe Giudice garnered criticism for the timing of her video - with some calling her out for posting it amid the ongoing ICE raids and others labeling it 'privilege at it's finest.' While making an appearance at the Next Gen event in NYC on Wednesday, Gia admitted that she 'felt so bad' for when she uploaded the reel and also offered an apology. 'I apologize for posting that on the Fourth of July,' the star told People. 'I got so much c**p for that. I felt so bad.' She explained that she filmed the plea the day before the holiday and said she 'didn't want to let my dad down because I told him that the video was done. 'And when I tell him things, he expects it - like, you know, an Italian household, it better be done the next day. It better be done right away.' The following day on the Fourth of July, she chose to post the clip not long after she woke up in the morning. Gia recalled the comment section quickly filling up and directly addressed some that called her 'privileged.' 'And I'm not privileged, I'm not entitled. The first thing on my mind that morning was just getting a point across and not disappointing my dad. That was really it.' The star then expressed that she felt like she couldn't take down the clip due to the criticism because it 'also just looked bad.' Gia continued, 'That's why you always have to be cautious when you post and what you post and the time of day. But I did feel really bad about that, but I'm also happy that the message is getting out there.' She reflected on being in the public eye - and its affect amid her mom Teresa and dad Joe's divorce and their prison sentences back in 2014. 'You just always try to do the right thing, but you're always going to be, I guess, judged from your parents' actions or things that they've done in the past.' The clip she posted on the Fourth of July holiday was captioned with, 'let's bring Joe Giudice; my father home together♥️ #bringjoehome.' Gia also tagged Trump as well as the White House and her father. The reel showed the TV personality writing a letter to President Trump and then going to a post office to send it. Over 10 years earlier, Teresa and Joe Giudice were both sentenced to prison after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud as well as three types of bankruptcy fraud. The RHONJ star served 11 months behind bars and Joe was deported back to his home country of Italy and currently resides in the Bahamas. During the course of the clip, Gia could be heard saying: 'Hi guys, my name is Gia Giudice. I'm the daughter of Joe Giudice and today I'm using my voice for something deeply personal. 'My dad was deported over four years ago. Since then, our family has lived in an emotional limbo. No matter how strong we try to be, the absence of a father, of a parent, it's something that never stops hurting.' She added, 'Growing up, my dad was present at every cheer competition, every dance recital, holiday. He was our provider, our protector, and he still is, just now from thousands of miles away. 'My dad was deported over four years ago. Since then, our family has lived in an emotional limbo. No matter how strong we try to be, the absence of a father, of a parent, it's something that never stops hurting,' Gia said 'Watching the Chrisley family receive a second chance inspired me. It showed me that people can be forgiven, that families can be restored and that sometimes the justice system has room for grace.' In May, Todd and Julie Chrisley were notably released from prison just one day after Trump pardoned the pair. Back in 2022, the pair were found guilty of defrauding banks out of $30 million. Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison - which she had been serving in the state of Kentucky. Her husband Todd was sentenced to 12 years and had been serving his own sentence in Florida. Gia said, 'That gave me hope. Hope that maybe my dad could come home too. A pardon would mean more than just legal forgiveness. 'It would mean healing for my sisters, for my mom, for my family, and for me. We've missed birthdays, graduations, even the small moments that matter the most.' She further expressed, 'This isn't just about one man. It's about a family who deserves to be whole again. I'm using my platform to speak not just as a public figure, but as a daughter who deeply misses her dad. 'We are not asking for sympathy, we're asking for a second chance. So, let's bring Joe home together. President Donald J. Trump, I really hope you receive these character letters about my dad Joe Giudice.' Not long after she uploaded the post, the comment section was filled with both criticism and positive messages. One penned, 'He didn't pay his taxes. He broke the law and then was living here illegally. The Nerve of privilege.' Another wrote, 'Are you currently aware of whats going on with immigration at the moment in this country? Smh.' 'This is rather tone deaf considering your father committed a white collar crime and got deported but people are getting deported and sent God Knows Where without even having criminal records,' a fan shared. 'Your fans want you to use your influence to help the less fortunate and I don't blame anyone for not having sympathy for your father who is dealing with consequences based off of choices he MADE,' they added. Gia also garnered support from others, such as her mom Teresa who shared red heart emojis and Savannah Chrisley who typed, 'I'm so proud of you.' One commented, 'Get out of her comments with the negativity it's her Father for goodness sake.' 'This is the love of a daughter fighting for her dad and no matter anyone's opinion she has the right to forgive his mistakes and try to being him home,' another penned. Joe has also been sharing his own pleas on social media and last month in June, also shared a direct post which he tagged President Trump in. 'I know I made mistakes - but I did my time. And my family has done the time with me ever since. It's been almost ten years since I've been able to stand next to my girls in the U.S.' He added, 'All I want is the chance to come back home, hug my daughters, and be there for the little things dads are supposed to be there for. 'Mr. President, if you see this, I hope you hear me. I'm just asking for a second chance to be the father I promised to be. @realdonaldtrump. Thanks to everyone who's supporting me - you give me hope every day.' Joe shares four children with ex-wife Teresa: Gia, 24, Gabriella, 20, Milania, 19, and Audriana, 15. Earlier this week on Saturday, he shared another post about wanting a second chance after 'already missing too much.' He wrote, 'I know I made mistakes - but I did my time. And my family has done the time with me ever since. It's been almost ten years since I've been able to stand next to my girls in the U.S.' He shared, 'Every father deserves to stand beside his daughters. I've already missed too much. Things like birthdays, graduations, even just simple dinners like this. 'Moments like these aren't guaranteed, and I'm fighting every day to be there for more of them. Thank you for sharing our story and keeping hope alive. One post, one share, one prayer at a time - we're getting closer.' In the snap accompanied with his message, Joe could be seen flashing a cheerful smile while surrounded by his four daughters. RHONJY alum Siggy Flicker - who was appointed by Trump to be on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council - has since commented that she is doing her best to help. 'I'm trying. Joe should be back home with his beautiful daughters!!!!!!'
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Gia Giudice faces backlash as she seeks presidential pardon for her father Joe
Gia Giudice is now seeking a presidential pardon for her father Joe Giudice, six years after he was deported to Italy following his fraud conviction. In 2014, Gia's parents Joe and Teresa Giudice were sentenced to prison after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and three types of bankruptcy fraud. While Teresa was released after serving 11 months behind bars, Joe - an Italian citizen who was brought to the U.S. as a one-year-old - was deported back to his home country in 2019 following his release from prison. He now lives in the Bahamas and has been asking Trump for a second chance so he can reunite with his daughters. Inspired by the pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley were recently granted, Gia, 24, is hopeful Trump will offer her father the same lenience. On July 4th, Gia shared video of her writing and mailing character letters to Trump, hopeful it would lead to a pardon. But Gia quickly faced backlash for her request, with followers calling her efforts amid recent ICE raids 'tone deaf' and another dubbing it 'privilege at it's finest.' 'Hi guys, my name is Gia Giudice. I'm the daughter of Joe Giudice and today I'm using my voice for something deeply personal,' she began in the video. 'My dad was deported over four years ago. Since then, our family has lived in an emotional limbo. No matter how strong we try to be, the absence of a father, of a parent, it's something that never stops hurting. 'Growing up, my dad was present at every cheer competition, every dance recital, holiday. He was our provider, our protector, and he still is, just now from thousands of miles away. 'Watching the Chrisley family receive a second chance inspired me. It showed me that people can be forgiven, that families can be restored and that sometimes the justice system has room for grace. 'That gave me hope. Hope that maybe my dad could come home too. A pardon would mean more than just legal forgiveness. It would mean healing for my sisters, for my mom, for my family, and for me. We've missed birthdays, graduations, even the small moments that matter the most. 'This isn't just about one man. It's about a family who deserves to be whole again. I'm using my platform to speak not just as a public figure, but as a daughter who deeply misses her dad. We are not asking for sympathy, we're asking for a second chance. So, let's bring Joe home together. 'President Donald J. Trump, I really hope you receive these character letters about my dad Joe Giudice.' Gia's post sparked mixed and heated response from followers. 'This is rather tone deaf considering your father committed a white collar crime and got deported but people are getting deported and sent God Knows Where without even having criminal records. Your fans want you to use your influence to help the less fortunate and I don't blame anyone for not having sympathy for your father who is dealing with consequences based off of choices he MADE,' one wrote. 'Are you currently aware of whats going on with immigration at the moment in this country? Smh,' another asked. 'Wasn't he in the US for years and didn't pursue citizenship?!? With everything going on, your family is asking for a pardon!?! Y'all are beyond tone deaf…This is utterly ridiculous…' another wrote. 'Gia. Your dad had YEARS to become a citizen and didn't. He broke laws and this is his consequence. Why is he any different from anyone else who was deported for criminal behavior? Because he has daughters? Because he had money? The laws apply to everyone. I know you miss him & want him here-I get it. But hes only a flight away-and at least you can afford to visit. Regardless-if he gets an exception then why shouldn't everyone else? Maybe work on changing the laws for everyone instead of your dad getting special treatment.' 'mind u, this is an ACTUAL convicted felon. but go off,' another said. 'Next you can write various letters on behalf of all the families being ripped apart across the United States. Individuals that have not committed any crimes but are still being deported with no judicial process or judicial review. Your video is incredibly insensitive considering everything that is going on. Please do better,' one wrote. 'Wait.. she posted this on july 4th? The entitlement is absurd,' another pointed out. 'Privilege at its advice would you give all the other young people who are having their families torn apart for far less reasons? Im curious,' one posted. Another called Gia a 'mini' Savannah Chrisley, the woman who lobbied for her parents Todd and Julie to receive a pardon after they were found guilty in 2022 of defrauding banks out of $30 million. 'Okay mini Savannah Chrisley. Chill out,' they wrote. The comments section did contain several supporters, including Gia's mother (and Joe's ex-wife) Teresa Giudice. She posted a string of red heart emojis. One said: 'Get out of her comments with the negativity it's her Father for goodness sake.' Teresa and Joe were married from 1999 to 2020 and share four daughters together Gia, Gabriella, 20, Milania, 19, and Audriana, 15. She is now married to Luis Ruelas. Joe has been pleading his case to the president on Instagram as of late. 'I'm Joe Giudice. I served my time, and I've been deported from the U.S. for nearly a decade,' he recently wrote on the platform. 'I was raised in Jersey, I'm a father of four amazing daughters, and I just want to be allowed to visit them again.' 'President Trump, I respect you and I'm asking for a second chance.' Giudice's former Real Housewives colleague Siggy Flicker, who Trump appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council earlier this year, commented that she's working on it. Flicker wrote: 'I'm trying. Joe should be back home with his beautiful daughters!!!!!!' Giudice's criminal conviction and subsequent deportation also ended his marriage – with ex-wife Teresa also sentenced to 11 months inside. At the time of their conviction, the Justice Department released a statement that made an example of the former couple and highlighted the risks of 'cheating the government' by failing to pay taxes. U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said: 'The Giudices together deceived financial institutions with patently false loan applications; were dishonest when they sought the protection of the bankruptcy court and hid assets and income from the trustee; and Giuseppe [Joe] Giudice cheated the government by failing to pay taxes on years of significant income. 'When they pleaded guilty, both admitted swearing to statements they knew were lies. Prison is the appropriate penalty for these serious financial crimes.' Giudice said in 2023 that he still doesn't believe he did much wrong – and slammed the US for dumping him 'like a dog' in Italy. He said: 'I got thrown into a country that I knew nothing about. All right, basically, just dumped there like, like, like, I don't know, like, I guess a dog, you know what I mean. Not even a dog gets dumped like that. 'And, you know, thank God, Italy took me in and, and basically took care of me. You know, they actually treated me like a person, not like the US. 'The US treats you like garbage. I mean, they treat their own citizens like garbage. You know what? I mean, it's ridiculous the way they treat people there when you get involved in, you know, certain things like this.' An audibly angry Giudice also complained he would never have been charged with fraud in the Bahamas or Italy – and claimed murderers get treated better than fraudsters in the US. The dad-of-three continued: 'I mean, my charges don't even exist here. You know, tax things don't exist in The Bahamas. 'Tax things don't exist in, in Italy. You know what I mean, you know, you, you just don't go to jail for that stuff. You know what I mean, you get a fine, you get whatever. 'But, I mean, you don't go to jail. You don't break your you know, they don't break families up in, you know, like they do over there. 'I mean, they throw people behind bars there for years for that stuff. You know what I mean? And it's ridiculous, you know what I mean? A fine, you know, a slap on a wrist, six months. 'You know, anything you do as a first offense should be more than a fine, not 15-years, or whatever the hell they give by, you know, for certain things like this, which I've seen them all in there. 'You know what I mean? Who had 20 years. Who had 30 years. For tax things? You know what I mean? I'm not talking about, you kill somebody. 'Murderers get out before people like do tax frauds in the states. You know what I mean? First time, you should get a slap on a wrist, a fine. All right, take the money away, do whatever you gotta do. 'But, you know, to break up a family and, you know, destroy their lives over one mistake. I don't think it's fair.' Despite being furious over his jail sentence and deportation, Giudice said - as he did on Instagram - he hopes to overturn his deportation order and return to the US to be closer to his daughters.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Teresa Giudice surfaces with husband Luis Ruelas as deported ex Joe begs Trump to reenter US
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice cut a glamorous figure when she surfaced in Southern California this week. As her deported ex-husband wages a campaign to be allowed back into America, Teresa stepped out with her new spouse Luis 'Louie' Ruelas. Louie and Teresa, who tied the knot in 2022 in a ceremony filmed for Bravo, spent Thursday night at Amara magazine's 10th anniversary summer soiree. Held at the Maya Hotel in Long Beach, the fashionable event saw Teresa making her showstopping presence felt in a plunging peekaboo dress. Her ensemble allowed her to show off her surgically enhanced cleavage and hint at her enviably trim midriff as she posed for the cameras. She proudly held up the 10th anniversary commemorative issue of the magazine, which just so happened to feature her on the cover. Meanwhile Louie posed proudly at his wife's side in a white open shirt over a matching t-shirt, teamed with black trousers and accessorized with a cross. While swanning around the fete, Teresa got in a bit of mingling with veteran actor Danny Trejo and bodybuilder Mike O'Hearn. Both men have also covered the magazine before, and could be seen holding up the issues that had their images splashed across the front. Teresa's latest sighting came after her first husband Joe Giudice argued that he has done his time after going to jail and getting deported from the U.S., asking Donald Trump for a second chance so he can reunite with his daughters. Joe, 53, was hit with a 41-month jail sentence in 2014 after being convicted of multiple counts of bankruptcy fraud and one of tax dodging. Teresa was convicted of fraud at the same time as Joe, and they served back-to-back sentences so that one parent at a time could be home with their children. After being released, Joe was deported to his native Italy in 2019 and since 2021 has been living in the Bahamas, where he is waging a legal campaign to be allowed back into the US. Amid the White House 's push to rid the U.S. of illegal migrants, the ex-Real Housewives of New Jersey star pleaded his case to the president in an Instagram post to return to the country he grew up in on Thursday. 'I'm Joe Giudice. I served my time, and I've been deported from the U.S. for nearly a decade,' he wrote. 'I was raised in Jersey, I'm a father of four amazing daughters, and I just want to be allowed to visit them again.' 'President Trump, I respect you and I'm asking for a second chance.' Giudice's former Real Housewives colleague Siggy Flicker, who Trump appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council earlier this year, commented that she's working on it. Flicker wrote: 'I'm trying. Joe should be back home with his beautiful daughters!!!!!!' Giudice's criminal conviction and subsequent deportation also ended his marriage – with ex-wife Teresa also sentenced to 11 months inside. At the time of their conviction, the Justice Department released a statement that made an example of the former couple and highlighted the risks of 'cheating the government' by failing to pay taxes. U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said: 'The Giudices together deceived financial institutions with patently false loan applications; were dishonest when they sought the protection of the bankruptcy court and hid assets and income from the trustee; and Giuseppe [Joe] Giudice cheated the government by failing to pay taxes on years of significant income. 'When they pleaded guilty, both admitted swearing to statements they knew were lies. Prison is the appropriate penalty for these serious financial crimes.' Giudice said in 2023 that he still doesn't believe he did much wrong – and slammed the US for dumping him 'like a dog' in Italy. He said: 'I got thrown into a country that I knew nothing about. All right, basically, just dumped there like, like, like, I don't know, like, I guess a dog, you know what I mean. Not even a dog gets dumped like that. 'And, you know, thank God, Italy took me in and, and basically took care of me. You know, they actually treated me like a person, not like the US. 'The US treats you like garbage. I mean, they treat their own citizens like garbage. You know what? I mean, it's ridiculous the way they treat people there when you get involved in, you know, certain things like this.' An audibly angry Giudice also complained he would never have been charged with fraud in the Bahamas or Italy – and claimed murderers get treated better than fraudsters in the US. The dad-of-three continued: 'I mean, my charges don't even exist here. You know, tax things don't exist in The Bahamas. 'Tax things don't exist in, in Italy. You know what I mean, you know, you, you just don't go to jail for that stuff. You know what I mean, you get a fine, you get whatever. 'But, I mean, you don't go to jail. You don't break your you know, they don't break families up in, you know, like they do over there. 'I mean, they throw people behind bars there for years for that stuff. You know what I mean? And it's ridiculous, you know what I mean? A fine, you know, a slap on a wrist, six months. 'You know, anything you do as a first offense should be more than a fine, not 15-years, or whatever the hell they give by, you know, for certain things like this, which I've seen them all in there. 'You know what I mean? Who had 20 years. Who had 30 years. For tax things? You know what I mean? I'm not talking about, you kill somebody. 'Murderers get out before people like do tax frauds in the states. You know what I mean? First time, you should get a slap on a wrist, a fine. All right, take the money away, do whatever you gotta do. 'But, you know, to break up a family and, you know, destroy their lives over one mistake. I don't think it's fair.' Despite being furious over his jail sentence and deportation, Giudice said - as he did on Thursday - he hopes to overturn his deportation order and return to the US to be closer to his daughters: Gia, Milania, Audriana and Gabriella.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Deported reality star pleads with Trump for 'second chance'
Former reality TV star Joe Giudice says he's done his time after being convicted and deported from the U.S. and is asking Donald Trump for a second chance so he can reunite with his daughters. Giudice, 53, was hit with a 41-month jail sentence in 2014 after being convicted of multiple counts of bankruptcy fraud and one of tax dodging. After being released, he was deported to his native Italy in 2019 and has been living in the Bahamas since 2021, where he is waging a legal campaign to be allowed back into the US. Amid the White House's push to rid the U.S. of illegal migrants, the ex-Real Housewives of New Jersey star pleaded his case to the president in an Instagram post to return to the country he grew up in on Thursday. 'I'm Joe Giudice. I served my time, and I've been deported from the U.S. for nearly a decade,' he wrote. 'I was raised in Jersey, I'm a father of four amazing daughters, and I just want to be allowed to visit them again. President Trump, I respect you and I'm asking for a second chance.' Giudice's former Real Housewives colleague Siggy Flicker, who Trump appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council earlier this year, commented that she's working on it. U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said: 'The Giudices together deceived financial institutions with patently false loan applications; were dishonest when they sought the protection of the bankruptcy court and hid assets and income from the trustee; and Giuseppe [Joe] Giudice cheated the government by failing to pay taxes on years of significant income. When they pleaded guilty, both admitted swearing to statements they knew were lies. Prison is the appropriate penalty for these serious financial crimes.' Giudice said in 2023 that he still doesn't believe he did much wrong – and slammed the US for dumping him 'like a dog' in Italy. He said: 'I got thrown into a country that I knew nothing about. All right, basically, just dumped there like, like, like, I don't know, like, I guess a dog, you know what I mean. Not even a dog gets dumped like that. And, you know, thank God, Italy took me in and, and basically took care of me. You know, they actually treated me like a person, not like the US. The US treats you like garbage. I mean, they treat their own citizens like garbage. You know what? I mean, it's ridiculous the way they treat people there when you get involved in, you know, certain things like this.' An audibly angry Giudice also complained he would never have been charged with fraud in the Bahamas or Italy – and claimed murderers get treated better than fraudsters in the US. The dad-of-three continued: 'I mean, my charges don't even exist here. You know, tax things don't exist in The Bahamas. Tax things don't exist in, in Italy. You know what I mean, you know, you, you just don't go to jail for that stuff. You know what I mean, you get a fine, you get whatever.' 'But, I mean, you don't go to jail. You don't break your you know, they don't break families up in, you know, like they do over there. I mean, they throw people behind bars there for years for that stuff. You know what I mean? And it's ridiculous, you know what I mean? A fine, you know, a slap on a wrist, six months. You know, anything you do as a first offense should be more than a fine, not 15-years, or whatever the hell they give by, you know, for certain things like this, which I've seen them all in there.' 'You know what I mean? Who had 20 years. Who had 30 years. For tax things? You know what I mean? I'm not talking about, you kill somebody. Murderers get out before people like do tax frauds in the states. You know what I mean? First time, you should get a slap on a wrist, a fine. All right, take the money away, do whatever you gotta do. But, you know, to break up a family and, you know, destroy their lives over one mistake. I don't think it's fair.' Despite being furious over his jail sentence and deportation', Giudice said - as he did on Thursday - he hopes to overturn his deportation order and return to the US to be closer to his daughters: Gia, Milania, Audriana and Gabriella.
