Former reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were granted a full presidential pardon by Donald Trump on May 27, 2025, after serving more than two years in prison for their convictions on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. The couple, known for their show "Chrisley Knows Best," had been sentenced in 2022, with Todd facing years and Julie seven years behind bars.
Trump cited what he called “pretty harsh treatment” and claims of prosecutorial misconduct as reasons for the pardon, stating he believed the Chrisleys were “targeted because of their conservative values and high profile.” The Chrisleys’ legal team argued that their trial was tainted by constitutional violations and political bias.
Lindsie Chrisley, Todd’s estranged daughter, and Kyle Chrisley, his son, have both been part of the family’s complicated public journey, which included periods of estrangement and reconciliation. While Savannah Chrisley, another of Todd’s children, played a visible role in advocating for her parents’ release, Lindsie and Kyle have not issued detailed public statements since the pardon.
The Chrisley family’s legal saga has reignited debate over the use of presidential pardons for high-profile figures and the fairness of their original prosecution. Todd Chrisley has since pledged to speak out against what he describes as injustices within the federal prison system.
