President Trump granted full pardons to Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted in 2022 of bank fraud and tax evasion totaling over $30 million. The pardons, announced via a phone call to their daughter Savannah, come after the Chrisleys maintained their innocence and appealed their convictions. The White House cited an overly harsh sentence and unfair targeting by the justice system as reasons for the pardons. Todd Chrisley’s 12-year sentence and Julie Chrisley’s 7-year sentence will be immediately or shortly ended, pending travel arrangements.
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President Trump pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of *Chrisley Knows Best*, for their 2022 convictions of fraud and tax evasion. Their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, claims Trump cited their unfair treatment and stated they didn’t “look like terrorists,” despite no terrorism charges ever being filed. The pardon follows a string of similar pardons issued by Trump for other white-collar criminals. The White House maintains the pardons were granted to deserving individuals who faced overly harsh sentences.
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President Trump announced full pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of *Chrisley Knows Best*, who were convicted in 2022 of bank fraud and tax evasion totaling over $30 million. Trump personally informed their daughter Savannah of the decision, adding to his history of granting clemency to high-profile allies. The pardons, which will void their sentences and financial penalties, have sparked debate regarding the use of presidential pardon powers and accusations of preferential treatment. The Chrisleys’ attorney hailed the decision as a correction of an injustice, while critics cited this as an example of white privilege.
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