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Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

May 27, 2025, 2:36 PM | Updated: 3:16 pm

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to pardon reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, the couple famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” which followed their tightly knit family and extravagant lifestyle.

A jury in 2022 found them guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. The Chrisleys were also found guilty of tax evasion by hiding their earnings.

In a social media post Tuesday, the White House said Trump called the Chrisley family and said “he will be granting full pardons,” adding, “Trump Knows Best!”

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Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions