Who are reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, and why did Trump pardon them?

Published May 28, 2025 2:43pm ET



President Donald Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are best known for their 10 seasons on Chrisley Knows Best, after they were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud. 

Trump issued clemency to the couple on Tuesday as part of a broader effort to correct what Trump sees as the weaponization of the Justice Department under the Biden administration.

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