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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chase Chrisley breaks silence on parents Todd and Julie's pardon from Trump
Savannah Chrisley isn't the only one celebrating President Trump's plan to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley. After the commander-in-chief revealed that he planned to issue the pardon as early as Wednesday, her older brother, Chase Chrisley, exclusively told The Post, 'I am grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump and his entire administration. I'm beyond thankful to finally have my parents back home and my family together again!' The 28-year-old's reality star parents — known for USA Network's 'Chrisley Knows Best' — were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022 and are currently serving time in separate prisons. The TV couple was accused of defrauding the government by submitting fake documents to secure over $30 million in fraudulent loans. Todd, 56, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his bride, Julie, 52, received a seven-year sentence. However, all that changed when Trump informed Savannah, 27, that he was planning to pardon them on Tuesday, May 27. 'Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow,' he told Savannah in a phone call from the Oval Office. 'I don't know them, but give them my regards and wish them a good life,' Trump continued. The video of their call was shared by White House communications adviser Margo Martin, who captioned the clip 'Trump Knows Best,' a nod to the Chrisleys' reality show. The pair started serving their time in minimum security facilities in January 2023, with Todd being locked up at FPC Pensacola in Florida and Julie spending her days at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Savannah, who later revealed she was heading into a Sam's Club when she got the call from Trump, thanked the president for her parents' upcoming pardons. 'We are freaking out over here. I have shed so many tears,' she said in a post on Instagram about her family. 'Both of my parents are coming home tonight or tomorrow, and I still don't believe it's real. I'm freaking out.' Savannah has been vocal about Todd and Julie's treatment during their legal battle, as well as her support for Trump. She even spoke about their case at the Republican National Convention in July and slammed the prosecutors who took on the case. Savannah isn't wasting another second on her parents' homecoming, revealing after the phone call that her family was 'getting some clothes together for Mom and Dad.' 'We're getting their room together upstairs, and I'm just speechless,' she added. 'My parents get to start their lives over.' The Chrisley family attorney, Alex Little, shared his thoughts on Trump's decision, telling Page Six that it 'corrects a deep injustice and restores two devoted parents to their family and community.' 'President Trump recognized what we've argued from the beginning: Todd and Julie were targeted because of their conservative values and high profile. Their prosecution was tainted by multiple constitutional violations and political bias,' his statement read. 'Todd and Julie's case is exactly why the pardon power exists. Thanks to President Trump, the Chrisley family can now begin healing and rebuilding their lives,' Little added. Savannah and Chase's younger brother, Grayson, 19, was also on the call with Trump when the president delivered the good news. 'Just congratulate your parents – I hear they are terrific people,' Trump told the siblings. 'This should not have happened.' The timing couldn't be better for the famous couple, as late last year, another attorney for the Chrisleys, Jay Surgent, exclusively told The Post that Todd was 'concerned about Julie's health and welfare' after the judge upheld her initial 84-month sentence at her resentencing hearing.
New York Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chase Chrisley breaks silence on Todd, Julie's pardon from Trump
Savannah Chrisley isn't the only one celebrating President Trump's plan to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley. After the commander-in-chief revealed that he planned to issue the pardon as early as Wednesday, her older brother, Chase Chrisley, exclusively told The Post, 'I am grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump and his entire administration. I'm beyond thankful to finally have my parents back home and my family together again!' The 28-year-old's reality star parents — known for USA Network's 'Chrisley Knows Best' — were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022 and are currently serving time in separate prisons. The TV couple was accused of defrauding the government by submitting fake documents to secure over $30 million in fraudulent loans. 12 Chase Chrisley with Todd Chrisley. chasechrisley/Instagram 12 Todd and Julie Chrisley. Getty Images Todd, 56, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his bride, Julie, 52, received a seven-year sentence. However, all that changed when Trump informed Savannah, 27, that he was planning to pardon them on Tuesday, May 27. 'Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow,' he told Savannah in a phone call from the Oval Office. 12 Savannah Chrisley addresses the news about her parents' upcoming pardons. Instagram/@savannahchrisley 12 Donald Trump on the call with Savannah Chrisley. X/@MargoMartin47 12 The couple has been serving time in separate prisons since January 2023. Nutrisystem/ MEGA 'I don't know them, but give them my regards and wish them a good life,' Trump continued. The video of their call was shared by White House communications adviser Margo Martin, who captioned the clip 'Trump Knows Best,' a nod to the Chrisleys' reality show. The pair started serving their time in minimum security facilities in January 2023, with Todd being locked up at FPC Pensacola in Florida and Julie spending her days at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 12 Chase Chrisley with his father, Todd. chasechrisley/Instagram 12 (l-r) Faye Chrisley, Julie Chrisley, Chase Chrisley, Todd Chrisley, Grayson Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, Chloe Chrisley. Tommy Garcia/USA Network 12 Julie and Todd Chrisley could be home by Wednesday. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Savannah, who later revealed she was heading into a Sam's Club when she got the call from Trump, thanked the president for her parents' upcoming pardons. 'We are freaking out over here. I have shed so many tears,' she said in a post on Instagram about her family. 'Both of my parents are coming home tonight or tomorrow, and I still don't believe it's real. I'm freaking out.' Savannah has been vocal about Todd and Julie's treatment during their legal battle, as well as her support for Trump. 12 The TV couple was accused of defrauding the government by submitting fake documents to secure over $30 million in fraudulent loans. REUTERS 12 Savannah Chrisley addressed her parents' case at the Republican National Convention last year. Getty Images She even spoke about their case at the Republican National Convention in July and slammed the prosecutors who took on the case. Savannah isn't wasting another second on her parents' homecoming, revealing after the phone call that her family was 'getting some clothes together for Mom and Dad.' 'We're getting their room together upstairs, and I'm just speechless,' she added. 'My parents get to start their lives over.' 12 Savannah Chrisley at the Republican National Convention. Getty Images 12 Last year, one of the Chrisleys' lawyers told The Post that Todd was 'concerned' for his wife's wellbeing. Getty Images The Chrisley family attorney, Alex Little, shared his thoughts on Trump's decision, telling Page Six that it 'corrects a deep injustice and restores two devoted parents to their family and community.' 'President Trump recognized what we've argued from the beginning: Todd and Julie were targeted because of their conservative values and high profile. Their prosecution was tainted by multiple constitutional violations and political bias,' his statement read. 'Todd and Julie's case is exactly why the pardon power exists. Thanks to President Trump, the Chrisley family can now begin healing and rebuilding their lives,' Little added. Savannah and Chase's younger brother, Grayson, 19, was also on the call with Trump when the president delivered the good news. 'Just congratulate your parents – I hear they are terrific people,' Trump told the siblings. 'This should not have happened.' The timing couldn't be better for the famous couple, as late last year, another attorney for the Chrisleys, Jay Surgent, exclusively told The Post that Todd was 'concerned about Julie's health and welfare' after the judge upheld her initial 84-month sentence at her resentencing hearing.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who are Todd and Julie Chrisley? Reality TV couple to be pardoned by Trump
President Donald Trump said he will be issuing pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality TV couple found guilty of bank fraud in 2022. In a video posted to X Tuesday, May 27 by special assistant and communications advisor Margo Martin, Trump said he would be pardoning the couple. "President Trump calls @_ItsSavannah_ to inform her that he will be granting full pardons to her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley! Trump Knows Best!" the post said. The pardon comes as a win for the Chrisley family. In February, their daughter Savannah, who also spoke at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, told People Magazine that she was diligently working to secure her parents' release. "I know that I am going through the proper channels to do so, and I'm going to bring as much awareness to it as possible because these things should not happen," she told the outlet. The Chrisley family rose to fame on their USA Network reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," which chronicled their opulent lifestyle and family business in Atlanta and Nashville with their complicated family dynamics, which included estrangements with their two eldest children, Kyle and Lindsie Chrisley. The show drew in more than 2 million viewers by its eighth season and inspired spinoffs such as "Growing Up Chrisley" and "According to Chrisley." Following the success of their show, Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty in 2022 of defrauding community banks of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans as well as tax evasion. Julie Chrisley was additionally convicted of obstruction of justice and wire fraud. Five months later, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Julie Chrisley received a seven-year sentence. They began their respective sentences in January 2023. Contributing: Jay Stahl, Jennifer Sangalang and KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who are Todd and Julie Chrisley? Trump to pardon reality TV couple
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who are Todd and Julie Chrisley? Reality TV couple to be pardoned by Trump
Who are Todd and Julie Chrisley? Reality TV couple to be pardoned by Trump Show Caption Hide Caption Savannah Chrisley goes to White House Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley went to the White House to discuss freeing her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison for tax evasion. Fox - 5 Atlanta President Donald Trump said he will be issuing pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality TV couple found guilty of bank fraud in 2022. In a video posted to X Tuesday, May 27 by special assistant and communications advisor Margo Martin, Trump said he would be pardoning the couple. "President Trump calls @_ItsSavannah_ to inform her that he will be granting full pardons to her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley! Trump Knows Best!" the post said. The pardon comes as a win for the Chrisley family. In February, their daughter Savannah, who also spoke at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, told People Magazine that she was diligently working to secure her parents' release. "I know that I am going through the proper channels to do so, and I'm going to bring as much awareness to it as possible because these things should not happen," she told the outlet. Who are Todd and Julie Chrisley? The Chrisley family rose to fame on their USA Network reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," which chronicled their opulent lifestyle and family business in Atlanta and Nashville with their complicated family dynamics, which included estrangements with their two eldest children, Kyle and Lindsie Chrisley. The show drew in more than 2 million viewers by its eighth season and inspired spinoffs such as "Growing Up Chrisley" and "According to Chrisley." Why did Todd and Julie Chrisley go to prison? Following the success of their show, Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty in 2022 of defrauding community banks of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans as well as tax evasion. Julie Chrisley was additionally convicted of obstruction of justice and wire fraud. Five months later, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Julie Chrisley received a seven-year sentence. They began their respective sentences in January 2023. Contributing: Jay Stahl, Jennifer Sangalang and KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Donald Trump Says He Plans To Pardon Reality Stars Todd And Julie Chrisley
Donald Trump said that he plans to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality show stars who were sentenced in 2022 after fraud and tax evasion convictions. 'Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I am hoping we can do it by tomorrow,' Trump said in an Oval Office call with Savannah Chrisley, their daughter. More from Deadline C-SPAN Faces A Funding Crisis Amid Cord Cutting, Even As D.C.'s Drama Makes Its Mission Ever More Important Ken Dilanian To Serve As MSNBC's Justice Correspondent And Erielle Reshef To Join Network As National Correspondent NPR And Colorado Public Radio Stations Sue Donald Trump Over Executive Order To Cease Federal Funding 'I don't know them but give them my regards,' Trump said. Savannah Chrisley spoke at the Republican National Convention about her parents' incarceration, claiming that they were 'persecuted' by the justice system 'due to our public profile and conservative beliefs.' The Chrisleys were convicted of conspiring to defraud community banks in the Atlanta area as a way to obtain more than $36 million in personal loans. According to prosecutors, they spent the money on luxury cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel. Prosecutors said that they failed to file or pay taxes for the years 2013, 2014, 2015 or 2016. Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years and Julie Chrisley to seven. The reality series Chrisley Knows Best ran on USA Network from 2014 to 2023. Lifetime recently ordered a new series set to follow Savannah Chrisley and her brother Chase, as well as other family members. BREAKING!President Trump calls @_ItsSavannah_ to inform her that he will be granting full pardons to her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley! Trump Knows Best! — Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 27, 2025 Best of Deadline 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2
