The reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley discuss freedom after Trump forgive
In one of his first interview since he was released from the federal prison, the stars of reality shows Todd and Julie Chrisley talked about their experience after bars and their controversial presidential forgiveness.
The old stars of “Chrisley Knows Best” were released a month ago After serving just over two years of their sentences for bank fraud, electronic fraud and tax evasion. Originally they were sentenced to 12 and seven years respectively, but He received forgiveness Of President Donald Trump in May.
“You don’t realize how much your freedom means for you until you have it,” Todd Chrisley told Juju Chang from ABC News.
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The couple revealed that their first meals after the prison were from Pizza Hut and Zaxby’s. As for the first shower in your own home?
“It was almost like your first sexual encounter,” Todd joked.
Chrisleys reveal the conditions of prison and future plans after Trump’s controversial forgiveness.
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The couple described difficult conditions in prison, with Todd informing problems of black mold and asbestos in their facilities in Florida. Julie, who was held in Kentucky, said he developed health problems, including asthma.
“I could see that my health deteriorated,” Julie told ABC News.
The Federal Prison Office responded to Chrisley’s claims about prison conditions, stating that “facilities that are safe, safe and human” with regulated temperatures and nutritionally adequate meals operate.
His daughter Savannah Chrisley, 26, emerged as his strongest defender, campaigning for his release and at the same time became a legal guardian for his younger brother Grayson and his niece Chloe.
“I forced the rooms where they never invited me. I was educated,” Savannah told ABC News about his efforts to ensure the freedom of his parents.
Forgiveness occurred after Savannah, a Vocal defender of Trump, spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention. He received a personal call from the president who informed him of his decision to forgive his parents.
Critics questioned whether the Chrisley deserved forgiveness, noting that both a jury condemned them as an appeal court confirmed the conviction. Todd defended his forgiveness, questioning the composition of his jury and comparing his case with other presidential pardons.
Despite their imprisonment, the Chrisley said they remain unattilling their lifestyle.
“I don’t have an apology to give you or anyone else about the money I have earned,” said Todd.
The couple said they are now focused on the penitentiary reform, inspired by the people they found while they were imprisoned.
“I have met some incredible women. I met some women with whom I will be friends until the day I die,” Julie said.
Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley attend the great inauguration of E3 Chophouse Nashville, on November 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.
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“Chrisley Knows Best” was broadcast in the USA Network from 2014 to 2023, filming mainly in Georgia and Tennessee. The family Plan to return to television With a new program on the life for life. Todd and Julie said they are considering moving to Charleston, South Carolina, where they hope to turn a mansion into a hotel, with rolling cameras.
“I have always told my children that it doesn’t matter what the opinion of another person from you unless you let you question who you are in your nucleus,” said Todd. “Nobody’s opinion has made me question who I am in the center, so I do not worry about the opinion of another person.”
Karin Weinberg, Anthony McMahon and Deborah Kim of ABC News, contributed to this report.
