Just hours after a surprising presidential pardon was announced, Savannah Chrisley shared an emotional video detailing how she received the news — and what it means for her family moving forward.
On May 28, 2025, President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality series Chrisley Knows Best, who had been convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud. The announcement came via a post on X by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President, and quickly ignited debate online.
Calling the sentencing “pretty harsh treatment,” Trump personally phoned the Chrisley children to share the news. “It’s a terrible thing, but it’s a great thing, because your parents are going to be free and clean,” he said.
White House spokesperson Harrison Fields added that the president was “pleased to give well-deserving Americans a second chance, especially those unfairly targeted and overly prosecuted by an unjust justice system.” He confirmed Trump had personally called Savannah and her brother from the Oval Office.
BREAKING!
President Trump calls @_ItsSavannah_ to inform her that he will be granting full pardons to her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley!
Trump Knows Best! pic.twitter.com/j5WPMOOQ7L
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 27, 2025
Public response was sharply divided. One Facebook user wrote, “This is insanity,” while another praised the move: “The best thing he’s done in a while!! Welcome back Chrisleys!!” Some suggested ulterior motives, with one person alleging, “They paid him to pardon them cause he’s all about money.”
Others supported the decision cautiously. “Ok, now THIS is one thing I can get behind… as long as that man gets back up on our screens!” said one comment. Another noted, “The sentence was very extreme and the case was handled poorly by the judge.”
Savannah, wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, took to Instagram with tears in her eyes. “The President called me personally… and notified me that he was signing pardon paperwork for both of my parents,” she said. “So both my parents are coming home tonight or tomorrow.”
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