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Trump Pardons Todd and Julie Chrisley Amid Flurry of Clemency Actions

President Trump pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were serving sentences for fraud, amidst a series of recent pardons to political supporters.


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On May 28, 2025, President Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were serving 12 and 7-year sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion. Their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, played a crucial role in advocating for their release, claiming political bias in their prosecution. The couple, known for their show "Chrisley Knows Best," was convicted in 2022 of defrauding banks out of over $36 million. This pardon is part of a broader trend, as Trump has issued over 60 pardons, including to political supporters, raising questions about the motivations behind these clemency actions.

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The articles present mixed sentiments about the pardons of Todd and Julie Chrisley, reflecting both support and criticism.

Public opinion is divided, with some viewing the pardons as justified while others see them as favoritism and injustice.

Family members express gratitude and relief, highlighting emotional responses to the pardons despite the couple's serious convictions.

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Trump to pardon reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley
The GuardianThe Guardian·19d·
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"…The White House said on Tuesday that Donald Trump plans to pardon reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, the couple famous for Chrisley Knows Best, which followed their tightly knit family and extravagant lifestyle."

Who Are Todd and Julie Chrisley, Whom Trump is Pardoning?
TIME MagazineTIME Magazine·18d·
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"…The President 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."

Trump pardons reality show couple convicted of bank fraud and tax crimes | Politics
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"…The President 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."

Chase Chrisley breaks silence on his parents' pardons
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"…I’m beyond thankful to finally have my parents back home and my family together again!"

Trump to pardon reality TV couple convicted on federal fraud charges
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"…Trump 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.""

Donald Trump Says He Plans To Pardon Reality Stars Todd And Julie Chrisley
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"…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."

Trump is pardoning Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality TV couple convicted of fraud
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"…The President 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."

Pardons and podcasts: See where 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars are now
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"…In a video on Instagram, Savannah Chrisley said, "I have shed so many tears.""

Todd and Julie Chrisley's children react to Trump pardon: 'He keeps his word'
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"…Grayson Chrisley took to Instagram on May 27 to thank President Donald Trump for pardoning his parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley."

Trump's flurry of pardons include some to campaign contributors
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"…Trump has, at this point in his second presidency, pardoned or commuted more than 60 individuals according to the Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney and White House officials."

Trump officially pardons reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
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"…Savannah Chrisley described an emotional exchange when she shared the news with her parents."

Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
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Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
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"…Mr. Trump said the couple received "pretty harsh treatment, based on what I'm hearing.""

What to know about reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, who were pardoned by Trump
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"…The pardons signed Wednesday are the latest example of Trump, himself a former reality TV star, pardoning high-profile friends, supporters, donors and former staffers."

Trump to pardon reality TV couple after daughter's Fox News interview
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"…President Trump says he'll be issuing a pardon for a couple who starred in a reality TV show before being jailed in a multi-million dollar fraud and tax evasion case."

Todd Chrisley smiles in first public outing since Trump pardon
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"…Todd Chrisley looked happy as he went on his first public outing on Thursday following his release from prison."

Who are Todd and Julie Chrisley, and why did Trump pardon them? - Washington Examiner
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner·18d·
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"…Trump issued clemency to the couple on Tuesday as part of a broader effort to correct what Trump sees as the weaponization of the Justice Department under the Biden administration."

Savannah Chrisley Grateful to Trump for Parents' Pardon
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"…I will forever be grateful for President Trump, his administration and everyone along the way, all of my lawyers, the people who put in countless hours and effort and love for my family to make sure that my parents got home."

Savannah Chrisley Grateful to Trump for Parents' Pardon
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"…Savannah Chrisley said she is grateful to President Donald Trump for pardoning her parents."

Trump to Chrisleys: 'You Guys Don't Look Like Terrorists'
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"…Chrisley said the sentence her parents got for tax evasion was excessive."

Trump to Chrisleys: 'You Guys Don't Look Like Terrorists'
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"…Chrisley said the sentence her parents got for tax evasion was excessive."

Todd And Julie Chrisley Released From Prison
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"…Their prison release will be embraced in their new show."

We Didn't See That Coming: Trump Pardons Reality Stars
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"…Some may see Todd and Julie Chrisley as silly celebrities and think 'who cares?' -- but if there's a chance they were targeted, we need to know about it."

Trump Announces He Will Pardon Reality TV Stars
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"…President Trump announced on Tuesday his plans to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley after they had served time in federal prison for bank and tax fraud following a jury’s conviction in June 2022."

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