President Donald Trump has granted full pardons to reality television personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted in 2022 for a massive bank fraud scheme that defrauded financial institutions of over $30 million. Alongside their bank fraud convictions, the couple also faced charges related to tax crimes, including attempted fraud against the Internal Revenue Service.
The announcement came through a post on X by Trump advisor Margo Martin, which included a video of Trump speaking to their daughter, Savannah Chrisley. During the call, Trump expressed optimism about the pardons, saying, “It’s a terrible thing. But it’s a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean, and hopefully we can do it by tomorrow.”
Savannah Chrisley has been an active supporter of Trump, previously speaking at the Republican National Convention and participating in campaign efforts as part of “Team Trump’s Women Tour.”
Currently, Todd Chrisley is serving a 12-year sentence at a Federal Prison Camp in Florida, whereas Julie Chrisley is completing her seven-year term at a Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Both individuals, known from their reality show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have continuously professed their innocence and are in the process of appealing their convictions.
This decision not only marks a significant moment for the Chrisley family but also highlights Trump’s ongoing involvement with prominent figures in the entertainment industry, as his prior pardons, like that of Alice Johnson, demonstrate his pattern of using pardons to support individuals who have faced legal hardships.