WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump informed the children of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley that he plans to pardon their parents, who are currently serving lengthy prison sentences for fraud and tax evasion.
Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump personally called Savannah and Grayson Chrisley to deliver the news that their parents would likely be pardoned within 24 hours.
“It’s a terrible thing, but it’s a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean,” Trump told the children, adding, “Wish them a good life.”
The Chrisleys, stars of the reality television series Chrisley Knows Best, were convicted in 2022 on multiple counts of bank fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion. Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, and Julie Chrisley received a seven-year sentence. Prosecutors said the couple defrauded banks out of more than $36 million by submitting fake financial documents, then evaded taxes while enjoying a lavish lifestyle funded by their TV fame.
In February, the family submitted a formal request for presidential clemency, asserting that the charges were overly punitive and politically motivated. Trump’s decision to pardon the couple follows his broader push to undo what he calls abuses of power within the U.S. justice system.
“Second Chances for Deserving Americans”
White House spokesperson Harrison Fields confirmed the pardon is imminent.
“President Trump called Savannah and her brother from the Oval Office to personally inform them that he would be pardoning their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, whose sentences were far too harsh,” Fields said.
“He is always pleased to give well-deserving Americans a second chance, especially those who have been unfairly targeted and overly prosecuted by an unjust justice system.”
During the call, an emotional Grayson Chrisley responded, “Mr. President, I just want to say thank you for bringing my parents back.”
A Pattern of Pardons Amid Allegations of Injustice
The Chrisley pardon follows Trump’s recent clemency for Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting bribes. Trump criticized the Justice Department’s handling of the case, calling it “corrupt and weaponized.”
Since returning to office, Trump has issued thousands of pardons and commutations, including to over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. His latest moves reflect a continuing campaign to challenge the legitimacy of federal prosecutions he views as politically biased.
The final paperwork for the Chrisley pardons is expected to be signed on Wednesday.
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Author: Navneet Chakor
Published on: May 28, 2025 (U.S. Eastern Time)
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