Overview

• President Trump issued full pardons to Todd and Julie Chrisley on May 28, absolving them of their 2022 convictions for tax evasion and bank fraud and securing their release from separate federal prisons.
• In preview clips for their June 28 Fox News interview with Lara Trump, Julie Chrisley recalled bursting into tears when daughter Savannah delivered the pardon news and Todd described learning of his clemency from a correctional officer after initial disbelief.
• Drawing on his firsthand experience, Todd Chrisley announced plans to advocate for prison reform and bolster support services for individuals without housing or resources upon release.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger publicly dismissed the pardons with his signature “Hasta la vista, baby” quip on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen even as the family maintains their innocence and expresses gratitude.
• The Chrisleys will chronicle their legal battle, conviction and prison experience in an upcoming docuseries on Lifetime, marking their return to reality television.