On Fox News’ ‘My View with Lara Trump,’ Todd and Julie Chrisley opened up about receiving a presidential pardon from former President Donald Trump. The couple, along with their two children, Savannah and Grayson, sat down for an exclusive interview, sharing the emotional journey of learning they would be released. Todd described the moment he first heard of the pardon while walking in the prison cell block, when a fellow inmate approached him and excitedly told him he had been pardoned. “It was the craziest thing and everybody was just looking at me because unfortunately, most of the news that you get in prison is bad news.” The initial disbelief from the inmate’s words left him confused, and only after a corrections officer confirmed the news did he fully process the situation. “He came by and he goes, ‘Are you good?’ And I said, as good as I can be. And he said, Todd, you just got pardoned. They sent me down here to make sure you’re OK. And I said, well, they don’t need to be worrying about me now. Hell, if I’m pardoned, I’m great,” Todd recalled.
The couple’s daughter, Savannah, had long been advocating for her parents’ release, with the family claiming that the prosecution was politically motivated due to their ongoing support for Trump and their conservative values. Despite the claims, the government maintained that the case was about the legal consequences of their actions. Federal prosecutors had initially sentenced Todd to 12 years and Julie to seven years in prison, but both sentences were later reduced. The Department of Justice had emphasized that the convictions were a direct result of the couple’s financial fraud and tax evasion, noting that no one, regardless of their status, could evade legal consequences for defrauding the system. Todd, in his interview, expressed gratitude for the pardon, crediting God for touching Trump’s heart and leading the people to advocate for their release. “We owe thanks to God. And I say – and God touched President Trump’s heart. God led the people to advocate for us. And so, I’m grateful because every night I would pray that God would return me home to my wife and my children. And he did that, so I’m grateful,” he said.
The case has generated significant media attention, with the couple now preparing to return to reality TV with a new docuseries on Lifetime. In a press conference held shortly after their release, Todd and Savannah discussed their future plans, with Todd humorously noting that his Botox still hadn’t worn off during his time in prison. Savannah expressed her hope to set the record straight and continue living their lives, as they begin their journey back to public life. As they prepare for their future, the story continues to captivate the public, raising questions about the role of political influence in the justice system and the power of celebrity status in shaping legal outcomes.