{"id":28398,"date":"2025-05-29T16:30:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28398"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:30:49","slug":"savannah-chrisley-speaks-out-about-president-trump-outside-prison-where-her-father-was-incarcerated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28398","title":{"rendered":"Savannah Chrisley Speaks Out About President Trump Outside Prison Where Her Father Was Incarcerated"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The Chrisleys are among the families fortunate enough to have their loved ones pardoned or granted commutations by the president since he took office.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Savannah Chrisley is praising President Donald Trump following the release of her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were granted pardons after serving more than two years in federal prison.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Ybz9REQg4r2v7AU9evm0gOvRzDg5uZANsYAnIvczGLA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGU3MDk3YWMzYjI5NDE4MTdiZWJhN2M5ZWFhOGNhMGM3MDVhYjNhODU4YTIzMGMzMDBiYWI1OTQzNzE5MjJkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDU2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzA0Mg.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/RbgZlH7Ht1K0vGYpDH4DntZl9i2GlWkogkd2yuUc5v4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGU3MDk3YWMzYjI5NDE4MTdiZWJhN2M5ZWFhOGNhMGM3MDVhYjNhODU4YTIzMGMzMDBiYWI1OTQzNzE5MjJkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDU2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzA0Mg.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0W1jzEk1nd16Rs_E7tYnlqdiHqnjSRLC03ra9UTwPPg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGU3MDk3YWMzYjI5NDE4MTdiZWJhN2M5ZWFhOGNhMGM3MDVhYjNhODU4YTIzMGMzMDBiYWI1OTQzNzE5MjJkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDU2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzA0Mg.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/bvXpdwoFitj4kH9YmGIiArpYpxsNdVbslFaC2OOya10\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGU3MDk3YWMzYjI5NDE4MTdiZWJhN2M5ZWFhOGNhMGM3MDVhYjNhODU4YTIzMGMzMDBiYWI1OTQzNzE5MjJkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDU2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzA0Mg.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/lspCP8s4b1l2w53udKLNAh7s2YbhskwORzhp-TsroEQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGU3MDk3YWMzYjI5NDE4MTdiZWJhN2M5ZWFhOGNhMGM3MDVhYjNhODU4YTIzMGMzMDBiYWI1OTQzNzE5MjJkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDU2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzA0Mg.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/de7097ac3b2941817beba7c9eaa8ca0c705ab3a858a230c300bab594371922db.jpg\" alt=\"Savannah Chrisley speaks on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"4564\" height=\"3042\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Savannah Chrisley speaks on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The reality TV star didn&#8217;t hold back her gratitude on May 28, addressing the media in a full press conference while dressed head to toe in bright pink MAGA gear. Standing under the Florida sun outside the prison, she tearfully\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\">said<\/a>, &#8220;I&#8217;m just a daughter who wants to take my dad home with me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/uxmOvNJ9?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Donald had personally called Savannah and her brother, Grayson Chrisley, from the Oval Office on Tuesday, May 27, informing them of his plan to pardon their parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/1UIg3B7wCtd4hj7RcYyaxySiDv9ynC5FxaQR3Ux5csw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmY1YjkwYmNmNjBhOGM5YWNmNDA2YTZhZGQzNTg2ZmJjOTRlNDhhNWZlODMxMDEwZGFkNDNiODQ0YzVkOGEwYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4OA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KcAroNcFxWVHQPFPTbRPdUGY9uPOGBOFd-LkZ52p4V0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmY1YjkwYmNmNjBhOGM5YWNmNDA2YTZhZGQzNTg2ZmJjOTRlNDhhNWZlODMxMDEwZGFkNDNiODQ0YzVkOGEwYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4OA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/3WRlmyM2Ci5vRY5WocunXz_KHirBm2CvFBd-wX0g_Ys\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmY1YjkwYmNmNjBhOGM5YWNmNDA2YTZhZGQzNTg2ZmJjOTRlNDhhNWZlODMxMDEwZGFkNDNiODQ0YzVkOGEwYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4OA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KIWwBVl-B-_RGxPitKlhYo2iyCC-Q0IG6zyP_q69pzA\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmY1YjkwYmNmNjBhOGM5YWNmNDA2YTZhZGQzNTg2ZmJjOTRlNDhhNWZlODMxMDEwZGFkNDNiODQ0YzVkOGEwYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4OA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/HfDLTXNMdbJfjA6XcG0PIu33fB8VQ1lTi2-6wlRCAcM\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmY1YjkwYmNmNjBhOGM5YWNmNDA2YTZhZGQzNTg2ZmJjOTRlNDhhNWZlODMxMDEwZGFkNDNiODQ0YzVkOGEwYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4OA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/2f5b90bcf60a8c9acf406a6add3586fbc94e48a5fe831010dad43b844c5d8a0c.jpg\" alt=\"Grayson, Julie, and Todd Chrisley on &quot;Chrisley Knows Best,&quot; on March 17, 2016 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Grayson, Julie, and Todd Chrisley on &#8220;Chrisley Knows Best,&#8221; on March 17, 2016 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On the call, Donald\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/trump-pardon-reality-tv-couple-convicted-federal-fraud-charges-rcna209349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/trump-pardon-reality-tv-couple-convicted-federal-fraud-charges-rcna209349\">said<\/a>, &#8220;It&#8217;s a terrible thing, but it&#8217;s a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean. We\u2019ll try getting it done tomorrow, so give them \u2014 I don&#8217;t know them \u2014 but give them my regards and wish them well. Wish them a good life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Grayson&#8217;s\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/trump-pardon-reality-tv-couple-convicted-federal-fraud-charges-rcna209349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/trump-pardon-reality-tv-couple-convicted-federal-fraud-charges-rcna209349\">response<\/a>\u00a0was, &#8220;Mr. President, I just want to say thank you for bringing my parents back.&#8221; Just a day later, the Chrisleys walked free, Todd from FPC Pensacola in Florida and Julie from a facility in Kentucky, with their sentences officially wiped out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/7-nX1zACuzzRdJf7BOhzoDLXB_qfbcWcFS2tdeR7TIE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTYyNGI0YmRjZWE0NTM1ZTk4MjA1Yjg4MzlmZDU0MzQyMzM3ZGNkZjMyM2YzMmViNWI3ODE0NWU3OTg1ODc1Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA4Mg.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Zj--jKaKq1nqToRouzX6NHUIwL5Y4JFzWXHZmix2hW4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTYyNGI0YmRjZWE0NTM1ZTk4MjA1Yjg4MzlmZDU0MzQyMzM3ZGNkZjMyM2YzMmViNWI3ODE0NWU3OTg1ODc1Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA4Mg.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/dmXZ95eAEqYqFFxK6LEu0HfKtyIptG5CsBc6szASZFw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTYyNGI0YmRjZWE0NTM1ZTk4MjA1Yjg4MzlmZDU0MzQyMzM3ZGNkZjMyM2YzMmViNWI3ODE0NWU3OTg1ODc1Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA4Mg.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/NZ7UloxtPyhCrNLPO_oajZvx4lChBKSqErLo9p4_-V0\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTYyNGI0YmRjZWE0NTM1ZTk4MjA1Yjg4MzlmZDU0MzQyMzM3ZGNkZjMyM2YzMmViNWI3ODE0NWU3OTg1ODc1Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA4Mg.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/TZSqZqvY9nKebwDoWhQdLp8tgvX262eP8b5sj1KSH6c\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTYyNGI0YmRjZWE0NTM1ZTk4MjA1Yjg4MzlmZDU0MzQyMzM3ZGNkZjMyM2YzMmViNWI3ODE0NWU3OTg1ODc1Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA4Mg.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/e624b4bdcea4535e98205b8839fd54342337dcdf323f32eb5b78145e79858752.jpg\" alt=\"Todd and Julie Chrisley arrive at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 2, 2017 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2082\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Todd and Julie Chrisley arrive at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 2, 2017 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Savannah, who&#8217;s been publicly campaigning for\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\">her parents&#8217; release<\/a>\u00a0since their convictions, was overcome with emotion as she spoke about the moment Donald called her. She recounted how the call came through just as she was walking into Sam&#8217;s Club, catching her completely off guard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Donald told her that he was reuniting her family. Savannah\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\">described<\/a>\u00a0the conversation as &#8220;just a human to human interaction,&#8221; adding, &#8220;yes he is our president but he is also a person with a heart&#8221; who genuinely cares about people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/mGJqOHIkLviTQKgAt7axEJ6IZjULlx51n2RTMsnHrMc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzdlNDQyZTNmYWZjOWQ4YTc5YWQ0OTFmNjM5MTczM2JmMGYwMzlkMGNjZTM0YzY2OTBiYWE2YzVjN2MxZmRiZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTc5OQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/x3kawplUZuBkO7nZoxF20R9u663ptFpUYd_bPdhy0T8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzdlNDQyZTNmYWZjOWQ4YTc5YWQ0OTFmNjM5MTczM2JmMGYwMzlkMGNjZTM0YzY2OTBiYWE2YzVjN2MxZmRiZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTc5OQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xFJPG79f-fXyp7J5PNC5vY502_AFkaC-h5iSX0sfD7w\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzdlNDQyZTNmYWZjOWQ4YTc5YWQ0OTFmNjM5MTczM2JmMGYwMzlkMGNjZTM0YzY2OTBiYWE2YzVjN2MxZmRiZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTc5OQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/T3kkHb9ioIa4AK2PeO4Dk8f1TrZfz-tAnu64o7cV6fo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzdlNDQyZTNmYWZjOWQ4YTc5YWQ0OTFmNjM5MTczM2JmMGYwMzlkMGNjZTM0YzY2OTBiYWE2YzVjN2MxZmRiZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTc5OQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/6fmJz1re_7j8r70M3oRd0q-OVny-KaHcXC8WpQNmAhs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzdlNDQyZTNmYWZjOWQ4YTc5YWQ0OTFmNjM5MTczM2JmMGYwMzlkMGNjZTM0YzY2OTBiYWE2YzVjN2MxZmRiZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTc5OQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/c7e442e3fafc9d8a79ad491f6391733bf0f039d0cce34c6690baa6c5c7c1fdbd.jpg\" alt=\"Faye, Lindsie Campbell, Grayson, Todd, Julie, Chase, and Savannah Chrisley on &quot;Chrisley Knows Best,&quot; on March 17, 2016 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1799\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Faye, Lindsie Campbell, Grayson, Todd, Julie, Chase, and Savannah Chrisley on &#8220;Chrisley Knows Best,&#8221; on March 17, 2016 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She shared that her parents initially didn&#8217;t believe the news, thinking it might be a mistake or a prank. During the call, Donald and Savannah&#8217;s brother spoke about the president&#8217;s recent commencement speech at the University of Alabama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The moment felt deeply personal for Savannah, who was visibly emotional and full of admiration. She also\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\">expressed her gratitude<\/a>\u00a0to Donald&#8217;s pardon allies, including Alice Marie Johnson and Ed Martin, who briefly served as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/WRJNyDFmJvD-e7ieUbAzJJiXecGp2RvkRhECdsm58GA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGY4Mjk3YzE5ZTlhYWQ2MmMzMDVkYmNmMGM2OTk1OTQwMTJlNTMzZTEwOGI3MWE2YzAxZTY4MWNjZmExNjA3NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTU1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzcwMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/SjrEJL8lSHSqxJ14M17n_-ptXBC6moacAxysBy5Qi2k\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGY4Mjk3YzE5ZTlhYWQ2MmMzMDVkYmNmMGM2OTk1OTQwMTJlNTMzZTEwOGI3MWE2YzAxZTY4MWNjZmExNjA3NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTU1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzcwMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/XZAF9kGw4mfyV788ngFQfoRk1ezmhLqzKzY04a1NSgI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGY4Mjk3YzE5ZTlhYWQ2MmMzMDVkYmNmMGM2OTk1OTQwMTJlNTMzZTEwOGI3MWE2YzAxZTY4MWNjZmExNjA3NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTU1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzcwMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-T4P6Hpmy5nhnxUQmRQyw_byG7LY4tG8uzwwSPphsF4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGY4Mjk3YzE5ZTlhYWQ2MmMzMDVkYmNmMGM2OTk1OTQwMTJlNTMzZTEwOGI3MWE2YzAxZTY4MWNjZmExNjA3NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTU1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzcwMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/x11DWUwfsK6dv0d7WR30aNejWPnwBtf4eVHhwDiTEtE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGY4Mjk3YzE5ZTlhYWQ2MmMzMDVkYmNmMGM2OTk1OTQwMTJlNTMzZTEwOGI3MWE2YzAxZTY4MWNjZmExNjA3NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTU1MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzcwMQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/0f8297c19e9aad62c305dbcf0c699594012e533e108b71a6c01e681ccfa16075.jpg\" alt=\"Savannah Chrisley departs after speaking on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"5552\" height=\"3701\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Savannah Chrisley departs after speaking on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Following the announcement, Savannah noted she received a wave of both support and criticism. Some people questioned how she secured the pardon, but she defended herself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I didn&#8217;t have to do anything other than stand firm in my beliefs and convictions and fight for my parents and what was right,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\">explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/TLZm0Prv?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Savannah\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\">added<\/a>, &#8220;This president has given people hope \u2014 hope in our future, hope in a brighter future, not just for the wealthy or those who&#8217;ve campaigned for him. He has truly given everyone a chance at a better life, and for that I will forever be grateful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While Savannah waited outside Todd&#8217;s prison in Florida, her younger brother Grayson was in Kentucky to pick up their mother,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/458934-donald-trump-to-pardon-convicted.html\">Julie Chrisley<\/a>. 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This is \u2014 it&#8217;s all God. We literally could not have done it. It&#8217;s all God and President Trump,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/05\/28\/savannah-chrisley-praises-donald-trump-over-todd-julie-pardon\/\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/trump-pardon-reality-tv-couple-convicted-federal-fraud-charges-rcna209349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/trump-pardon-reality-tv-couple-convicted-federal-fraud-charges-rcna209349\">According to<\/a>\u00a0White House spokesperson Harrison Fields, Donald is &#8220;always pleased to give well-deserving Americans a second chance, especially those who have been unfairly targeted and overly prosecuted by an unjust justice system.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/5EqsgWccfwZtLQ6oAvp_rmgjA4A1ocb0bYBfWoc0ALM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGZjY2FiOTc1OGY0ZDhmM2Y4ZmJiOWI2MjkwYWU5YjRmNzI0NTMzY2QxOTMxODZhMTU3YzAyMGMyMjkwYmJlMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Oowm8vdfpUyS_F2TTlPIhpTCqtfyWHQwa9GcfNUI9AI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGZjY2FiOTc1OGY0ZDhmM2Y4ZmJiOWI2MjkwYWU5YjRmNzI0NTMzY2QxOTMxODZhMTU3YzAyMGMyMjkwYmJlMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/SLHk2tk_X38d6Q7zyWiUdvZr3hVhAj20LoeaOsFEBTg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGZjY2FiOTc1OGY0ZDhmM2Y4ZmJiOWI2MjkwYWU5YjRmNzI0NTMzY2QxOTMxODZhMTU3YzAyMGMyMjkwYmJlMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/8PZHLvmpO0wrxocelfSbl4R7untoZWeZkBWUbpaVMfU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGZjY2FiOTc1OGY0ZDhmM2Y4ZmJiOWI2MjkwYWU5YjRmNzI0NTMzY2QxOTMxODZhMTU3YzAyMGMyMjkwYmJlMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/7xwc1gzZ5kzD--7RIwjVAfDCEjYyY78wp8TckN1ys6A\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGZjY2FiOTc1OGY0ZDhmM2Y4ZmJiOWI2MjkwYWU5YjRmNzI0NTMzY2QxOTMxODZhMTU3YzAyMGMyMjkwYmJlMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/0fccab9758f4d8f3f8fbb9b6290ae9b4f724533cd193186a157c020c2290bbe1.jpg\" alt=\"Julie and Todd Chrisley visit Hallmark's &quot;Home &amp; Family&quot; at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California, on June 18, 2018 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Julie and Todd Chrisley visit Hallmark&#8217;s &#8220;Home &amp; Family&#8221; at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California, on June 18, 2018 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harrison also noted that\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/458014-president-donald-trump-comments-on.html\">Donald Trump<\/a>\u00a0believed the Chrisleys had received overly severe punishments. 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