Savannah Chrisley recently opened up about her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, describing a period in their lives that she characterized as an “all-time low” before they received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. In an emotional interview on My View with Lara Trump, Savannah shared her feelings of helplessness, stating, “I had just reached a point of, like, I’ve done everything I can do. At this point, there’s nothing more I can do.”
The Chrisleys faced significant legal challenges after being convicted in 2022 on multiple counts, including tax evasion, bank and wire fraud, and conspiracy. Todd, 56, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Julie, 52, received a seven-year sentence. Throughout their legal battles, the couple maintained their innocence.
In the interview, Savannah revealed that the family believed the only way out of their predicament was contingent upon Trump winning the presidential election last November. “On a personal level, we watched the election together, and [my brother Grayson, 19] got to vote in the election for the first time,” she recounted. “When we were watching it and saw the president win, we both started sobbing and he just grabbed me and hugged me because we knew that was our only way out.”
Todd echoed Savannah’s sentiments, expressing gratitude to God and Trump for the pardon. “We owe thanks to God … and God touched President Trump’s heart. God led the people to advocate for us,” he said. Todd shared that he prayed nightly for a reunion with his family, a wish that was ultimately granted.
After their release, Todd had a brief opportunity to thank Trump via FaceTime. “I told him, ‘Thank you, you reunited me with my family,'” he confirmed. Julie also recounted her emotional reaction upon learning of her pardon. “I called my Savannah one more time, and she said, ‘He did it! He signed it!’ And I just started busting out crying,” she reflected.
Savannah further described the moment Todd learned of his pardon, noting that he initially struggled to believe the news when a prison guard informed him. “I went into my dorm and one of the CO’s came in and he goes, ‘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 see if you were OK.’ And I said, ‘Well, hell, if I’m pardoned they don’t have to be worried about me. I’m great!’”
The Chrisleys’ experience post-prison has been markedly different from that of most former inmates. Todd acknowledged this disparity, stating, “We stepped out of prison. We walked into a home, started filming immediately, and new cars were ordered, and we’re looking for houses, and we’re doing all the things that we need to be doing.” He contrasted their situation with that of many incarcerated individuals who face significant challenges upon release, including a lack of support and resources.
In May, it was announced that the Chrisleys had begun filming a new Lifetime docu-drama series documenting their lives after prison, titled The Untitled Chrisleys Project. While no official release date has been set, Lifetime teased that “The Chrisleys don’t know best anymore, but they’re doing their best to be there for each other.”
As the family navigates this new chapter, Savannah Chrisley remains hopeful and committed to supporting her parents. Their journey from legal turmoil to newfound freedom has been a roller-coaster of emotions, but the Chrisleys are determined to focus on their family and the future ahead.
