Pensacola, Florida, May 29, 2025 – Savannah Chrisley, reality TV star and daughter of Todd and Julie Chrisley, shared heartfelt moments with her father, Todd, on Instagram Stories following his release from Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Pensacola on May 28, 2025. The release came after President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to both Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted in 2022 of defrauding banks of over $30 million and sentenced to a combined 19 years for tax evasion, bank fraud, and related charges.
In a video posted to her Instagram Stories, Savannah, 27, captured a lighthearted exchange with Todd, 56, during their car ride home from the Florida facility. Wearing a pink “Make America Great Again” hat, she laughed while holding a plastic bag, saying, “We’re getting home, as I puke the whole way,” to which Todd quipped, “I didn’t have to deal with this in prison.” In another clip, Savannah, avoiding filming her father’s face, focused on his arm as he encouraged her to feel his bicep. “Y’all, I’m not going to lie — it’s hard,” she said, noting that Todd is now “jacked” after his time in prison, showcasing his transformed physique.
Savannah, who has been a vocal advocate for her parents’ release, expressed overwhelming gratitude to President Trump in an Instagram Live on May 27, after he personally called her at a Sam’s Club to announce the pardons. “I’m speechless and freaking out,” she said, tearfully thanking Trump, his administration, her legal team, and supporters. “For the past two and a half years, I’ve done everything in my power to fight for my parents’ freedom and bring them home. This moment is the answer to countless prayers,” she added in a statement to E! News.
The emotional reunion followed years of hardship for the Chrisley family, known for their USA Network show Chrisley Knows Best. Savannah, who took custody of her younger siblings Grayson, 18, and Chloe, 12, while her parents were incarcerated, had spoken out about their harsh prison conditions, including black mold, asbestos, and restricted communication. She alleged that Todd faced retaliation for her advocacy, including blocked emails and visits.
Savannah picked up Todd from FPC Pensacola, while her brother Grayson retrieved their mother, Julie, 52, from Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington in Kentucky. The family’s reunion marks a new chapter, though Savannah has emphasized the need for “intensive, week-long therapy” to address the emotional toll of their separation and past family dynamics. “If they come home thinking they’re gonna rescue individuals and act like nothing’s happened, then I’m out,” she told her grandmother, Nanny Pam, on her Unlocked podcast.
The pardons have sparked mixed reactions. Supporters, including family members like Chase and Kyle Chrisley, celebrated the news, with Kyle saying he’s “ecstatic.” However, others, like Tiger King’s Joe Exotic, criticized the decision, noting his own pardon request was overlooked. Posts on X reflected public sentiment, with users like @DrSherri06 praising Savannah’s joy and @ToJo137 calling for broader clemency reform.
As the Chrisleys plan their return to reality TV with a new Lifetime series, Savannah remains committed to advocating for others facing wrongful convictions, stating, “The fight against injustice within our prison system is far from over.” For updates, follow Savannah’s Instagram or check outlets like PEOPLE and NBC News for ongoing coverage.
