• President Trump has officially pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, freeing them from prison.
• The couple was convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion totaling over $36 million in 2022.
• Trump cited their sentences as "far too harsh" and expressed a belief they were "unfairly targeted."
• The pardoning was heavily advocated for by their daughter, Savannah Chrisley.
• The Chrisleys gained fame through their reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," which aired from 2014 to 2023.

President Donald Trump has officially pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on charges of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022, resulting in a combined prison sentence of 19 years. The couple gained fame from their reality show, "Chrisley Knows Best," which documented their lives as affluent real estate moguls. Todd Chrisley received a 12-year sentence while Julie Chrisley was sentenced to 7 years, with the couple required to pay $17.8 million in restitution, according to AA, India Times, and ABC News.

Trump announced the pardon in a call with the couple's daughter, Savannah, expressing that their sentences were "outrageous" and indicating that he did not believe they resembled criminals. "Your parents are going to be free and clean," Trump said, emphasizing the unfair treatment the Chrisleys received. Savannah Chrisley has been vocally supportive of her parents throughout the legal battles, describing their treatment as political persecution amid broader claims regarding the justice system, according to The Hill and CBS News.

The Chrisleys were found guilty of defrauding banks out of more than $36 million by using falsified documentation to secure loans meant for living extravagantly, including luxury cars and designer goods, while failing to pay federal income taxes from 2013 to 2016. The Department of Justice asserted that they had evaded significant tax liabilities, according to NPR, Salon, and CBS News.

Following their convictions, the couple's reality show faced cancellation, but plans have emerged for a new series titled "The Untitled Chrisleys Project," focusing on their lives post-release. Savannah also previously addressed her parents' case during the Republican National Convention, calling it a "two-faced justice system." Trump's administration has frequently positioned itself as a defender of individuals they believe were unjustly prosecuted, emphasizing his commitment to granting second chances, as conveyed by White House spokespeople, according to The Hill, ABC News, and CBS News.