Trump Announces Pardons for Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley

Julie and Todd Chrisley were convicted of defrauding Atlanta-area community banks out of more than $30 million through fraudulent loans in 2022.

Todd Chrisley (L) and his wife Julie Chrisley pose for photos at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 2, 2017. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

President Donald Trump on May 27 announced that he would soon grant pardons to reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud, tax evasion, and other financial crimes.

The reality stars of the show “Chrisley Knows Best” were convicted of defrauding Atlanta-area community banks out of more than $30 million through fraudulent loans in June 2022. The pair was also convicted of tax evasion.