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

President Donald Trump wears a white Make America Great Again cap and holds up a fist on the South Lawn of the White House.
President Donald Trump acknowledges reporters as he disembarks Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

This story was updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:50 p.m.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutors said was boosted by bank fraud and hiding earnings from tax authorities.

The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks in the Atlanta area out of more than $30 million in loans by submitting false documents. They were also found guilty of tax evasion, obscuring their earnings while showcasing a luxurious way of living that authorities said included high-priced cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel.