White House Breaks Silence On Todd And Julie Chrisley’s Pardons
A White House official confirmed that former President Donald Trump will pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley—reality TV stars convicted of tax fraud—by the end of May 28. The official stated that Trump, who knows their daughter Savannah but has never met the couple, was persuaded by criminal justice reform advocate Alice Marie Johnson to review their case. During a phone call with Savannah, Trump called their sentencing “harsh” and praised them as “terrific people,” despite admitting he didn’t know them personally.
The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 for wire fraud, bank fraud conspiracy, and defrauding the U.S., leading to prison sentences in 2023. While Todd’s sentence was later reduced to 10 years, Julie’s overturned conviction was reinstated. Savannah has publicly campaigned for their pardons, vowing to use “proper channels” to secure their release. Trump’s decision to pardon them has drawn attention, reigniting debates over celebrity justice and presidential clemency.
