President Donald Trump pardoned reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley on Tuesday, calling their daugher Savannah and informing her of his decision.
The Chrisleys, who starred in the television show ‘Chrisley Knows Best,’ were found guilty of defrauding banks out of $30 million.
Julie Chrisley is serving time in Kentucky, whiile Todd Chrisley is serving time in Florida.
White House aide Margo Martin revealed the pardon by posting video of the president on the phone with Savannah, captioning the post: ‘Trump Knows Best!’ a play on the couple’s breakout reality television show.
While pushing for a pardon, Savannah has become a fixture in MAGAworld.
She attended the Republican National Convention and the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference.
She appeared on the sidelines of last month’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
The effort paid off when Savannah received a call Tuesday from the Oval Office.
Julie Chrisley (left) and Todd Chrisley (right) are serving time in prison, while Savannah (center) has been lobbying for a pardon
President Donald Trump is captured in the Oval Office on Tuesday on a call with Savannah Chrisley and her younger brother informing him of his decision to pardon parents Todd and Julie
Savannah Chrisley (right) embarked on a lobbying effort to get her parents pardoned. Here she’s photographed posing with President Donald Trump (left)
‘That’s a terrible thing, that’s a terrible thing,’ the president told Savannah. ‘But it’s a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean and I hope we can do it by tomorrow, is that OK?’
‘I don’t know them, but them give my regards,’ Trump said. ‘Wish them a good life.’
