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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Donald Trump Frees Chrisleys; Savannah Now Dares Him To Golf
Savannah Chrisley just challenged Donald Trump to a round of golf, but the timing couldn't be more controversial. The reality star is under fire after her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were freed from prison through a Trump-issued pardon. Critics online claim Savannah either 'paid' or 'slept' her way to get the pardon. On her podcast Unlocked, Savannah hit back, calling the accusations 'laughable' and 'disrespectful,' firmly denying any shady dealings. She insisted her parents' release came from relentless advocacy, not desperation. Todd and Julie were convicted in 2022 for defrauding banks of over $30 million and served two years before Trump's intervention. Savannah's bold defense and her unexpected Trump golf invite have taken the internet by storm.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Savannah Chrisley Spills on What's Coming Up for Todd and Julie Chrisley After Prison Release
Savannah Chrisley is giving fans a sneak peek at what's to come from her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, now that they've been released from prison. On the June 3 episode of her Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley podcast, the 27-year-old reality TV star shared that her parents are spending time getting acclimated to life as usual after former President Donald Trump granted them a full pardon. "They take a minute to get back into their everyday lives," Savannah explained. "But I am not going to wait to get them on the podcast. That is going to get done before the end of June." Savannah confirmed that the highly anticipated interview with her parents will include candid discussions about their prison experience and what life looks like for them now. 'They're gonna come on the podcast and we're gonna talk about their experiences, their life in prison, and now their life after,' she said. But that's not all — the Chrisley family is set to revive their hit podcast Chrisley Confessions, which had originally started in August 2018 and gained great popularity quickly. The podcast has been on hold since January 2023, when Todd and Julie entered prison for tax evasion and bank fraud. "I am so looking forward to that … and for them to have somewhere to share their story and be really authentically themselves after the last two and a half years," Savannah stated of the relaunch. The podcast will also continue under the PodcastOne banner, where it initially caught on with listeners. Todd, 57, and Julie, 52, were originally sentenced to a total of 19 years in federal prison before their sentences were later shortened. Their release is a new beginning for the couple, and fans are keen to hear their version of events for the first time since their own legal issues started. Both Unlocked and Chrisley Confessions will have unfiltered conversations and firsthand experiences, so listeners will be in for an emotional and honest return to the public eye for the Chrisley family.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Savannah Chrisley Was on a Flight to Pick Up Dad Todd from Prison Within 40 Minutes of Learning of His Pardon
Savannah Chrisley revealed on her Unlocked podcast that she and friend Tyler Bishop hopped on a flight 'literally 40 minutes' after finding out about her parents' pardons Todd and Julie Chrisley were pardoned for financial crimes by President Donald Trump on May 27 and released from their respective prisons on May 28 Savannah told reporters that she had been waiting at the prison to pick up her father since '2 a.m.'Savannah Chrisley didn't waste a second heading to pick up her father Todd Chrisley from jail after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump. The Chrisley Knows Best star, 27, revealed on the latest episode of her Unlocked podcast that she received a head's up from a government official about when her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were going to be released from prison. 'As soon as I found out that President Trump was pardoning my parents... I had someone within the administration send me a message and say, 'This could happen in two hours, five hours, we're not sure. And I was like 'Alright, I've got to go. I have to get to Florida,' ' Savannah said. 'So Tyler [Bishop] and I jumped on a flight literally 40 minutes later and headed to Pensacola,' she added. Savannah previously shared that Trump personally called her as she was 'walking into Sam's Club' to inform her of the pardons on Tuesday, May 27. She told reporters the following day that she had been waiting at the prison to pick up her father since '2 a.m. last night.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The reality star shared on her podcast that it was a 'bittersweet moment' picking up her father, 56, from the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida because the last time she saw him, he was walking into the prison 'away from me.' However, this time was far different as he was 'walking out and walking toward me.' 'I think [it was] the most emotional thing I think I had ever gone through,' she recalled. 'But I was just so blessed and honored and grateful that my dad was coming home.' She shared a glimpse of her dad, as they headed home from prison in Florida, on her Instagram Stories on Thursday, May 29, and an Instagram Reel with multiple selfies of herself and her father, soundtracked by Jason Aldean's "We Back." Savannah also shared with reporters outside the prison that her brother Grayson Chrisley, 19, picked up their mother, Julie Chrisley, 52, from a separate prison in Kentucky. The Unlocked podcast host has documented their journey leading up to and following their release. The same day Julie first stepped out in public, Savannah shared the moment her mom and dad reunited in a discreet photo on her Instagram Stories with the caption: 'Reunited and it feels so good!' The couple, who have been married since 1996 and share four children, were first indicted in August 2019 before a jury found them guilty in 2022 of tax evasion and bank fraud. They were sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison, but their sentences were reduced by about two years each in September 2023. In the years since, they have been appealing their case. While Todd's appeal was upheld, Julie's was initially granted due to insufficient evidence. However, a judge later ruled that her original punishment was sufficient. Read the original article on People
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Inside Todd and Julie Chrisley's first days home from prison — including family dinner and a trip to Nordstrom
Home sweet home. Savannah Chrisley is sharing details about her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley's first few days at home after they were released from prison last Wednesday. 'Yesterday was really fun,' Savannah, 27, said on her Tuesday 'Unlocked' podcast, which was recorded Friday. 'I cooked dinner for my entire family. I made steaks, pastas, salads, potatoes — we had a smorgasbord. My parents enjoyed it and loved it.' 9 Todd and Julie Chrisley. Instagram/@juliechrisley 9 Savannah Chrisley in an Instagram video. Instagram/@savannahchrisley Savannah also spoke about her and Todd's trip to Nordstrom where they evaded the paparazzi one day after he was freed from FPC Pensacola in Florida. 'We thought we were in the clear. But no, the press followed us and were chasing us around,' she shared. 9 Todd and Savannah Chrisley try to hide from paparazzi. Instagram/@savannahchrisley 'It was comical. That's why I put that photo of me and Dad out there. I was like, 'I'm not going to let them get the first picture. No, not happening,'' Savannah added. 'We had fun with that whole journey. Dad has not lost his sense of humor. He's still as funky as ever.' Julie, 52, meanwhile, has been doing laundry and spending time with Savannah and adopted daughter Chloe, 12, since being released from FMC Lexington in Kentucky. 9 Todd and Julie Chrisley each spent over 2 years in prison. Instagram/@juliechrisley 'The first morning she was home, we lay on my bed and just went through my Instagram and I just caught her up on all the posts and videos and everything that's gone on since she left,' Savannah said about her mom. 'It was really cool to see her reactions and catch her up on life.' Savannah also teased that the famous family's new reality show — which captured Todd and Julie getting out of prison — is 'going to be absolutely amazing.' 'It started with us explaining the case and having lawyers on, and the advocacy work, to [now] Mom and Dad getting full presidential pardons,' the podcast host explained. 9 Todd and Savannah Chrisley after Todd's press conference in Nashville on May 30. BACKGRID 9 Todd Chrisley in a social media video after being freed from prison. Instagram/@savannahchrisley 9 Todd Chrisley spotted in the backyard of Savannah Chrisley's Nashville home. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post She added: 'I'm so excited that they're home, they're going to be part of it, and we get our new start at life.' Describing her emotions over her parents' freedom, Savannah said, 'Mom and Dad are home, and I'm over-the-moon excited about all of it. It's so surreal. At times, it does not feel real. I'm like, 'Are we sure this is over and done, and we came back to normal life?'' 9 Savannah Chrisley and Todd Chrisley at a press conference in Nashville on May 30. REUTERS Todd and Julie were convicted in 2022 of faking documents to obtain over $30 million in loans, and then dumping them by declaring bankruptcy. The reality stars each served a little over two years at their respective prison facilities before they were pardoned by President Donald Trump. 9 Todd and Julie Chrisley. Instagram/@juliechrisley At a news conference in Tennessee Friday, Todd insisted that his conviction was unjust. 'Even though this pardon has happened, I still was convicted of something that I did not do,' he told reporters. 'It could be you. It could be any of you,' Todd added.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Savannah Chrisley Reacts To Trump's Pardon Of Her Parents After Pushing For Their Release For Years
President Donald Trump's decision this week to pardon reality show stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion brought excitement and relief to their adult children, including daughter Savannah Chrisley, who had lobbied for their release via social media, a podcast and a Republican National Convention speech. The president issued full pardons on Wednesday for the couple, whose show 'Chrisley Knows Best' followed the lavish lifestyle of real estate mogul Todd Chrisley and his family. The couple were convicted in 2022 of defrauding banks of tens of millions of dollars and of hiding earnings from tax authorities. Prosecutors said the crimes helped boost the Chrisleys' extravagant, expensive lifestyle that they displayed on their show, including luxury cars and travel. Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, while Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years. They were also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution. 'It's a terrible thing, 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 OK? We'll try getting it done tomorrow,' Trump said Tuesday in a phone call with their daughter. 'I don't know them, but give them my regards and wish them a good life.' The 27-year-old has been advocating on behalf of her parents for the past few years, relying on social media as well as her 'Unlocked' podcast to bring awareness to their imprisonment and to voice support for Trump. She described her parents as victims of political persecution while speaking at last year's Republican National Convention and discussed the possibility of a presidential pardon while having lunch at the White House in February. 'Let me make one thing crystal clear: I didn't have to sell my soul – I stood on truth, persistence and God's favor,' she said in a Wednesday statement. 'I fought a broken, weaponized system with everything I had ... and I won.' The couple's son, 28-year-old Chase Chrisley, told The New York Post that he's 'grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump and his entire administration.' Kyle Chrisley, Todd's estranged son from his first marriage, told E! News that he was 'ecstatic' to hear about the pardons. 'Truly,' the 33-year-old said. 'I just found out a little bit ago and I still just can't believe it.' The Chrisleys are the latest in Trump'spardon streak for high-profile supporters — including disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Las Vegas city council member Michele Fiore, former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins and, of course, hundreds of followers who violently stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to keep Trump in power. Trump is also a failed businessman with his own criminal history. A jury found him guilty last year on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree in relation to his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. He was charged in 2023 with taking classified documents from the White House and keeping them in Mar-a-Lago, though a Trump-appointed judge dismissed the case last year. Trump also faced charges last year over efforts to subvert the 2020 election and the peaceful transfer of power, but special counsel Jack Smith dropped the case.
