Todd Chrisley recalls emotional phone call with daughter Savannah after controversial Trump pardon
Todd Chrisley discussed his presidential pardon on Sean Hannity's podcast, describing the moment he learned of the pardon and the emotional phone call with his daughter Savannah. He said a corrections officer informed him while he was in the prison library and Savannah confirmed the news after receiving a call from President Donald Trump. The Chrisleys had been serving federal sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion before being released in 2025.
- ▪Todd and Julie Chrisley were granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump in 2025, ending their combined 19‑year federal prison terms.
- ▪Todd recalled that a corrections officer told him of the pardon while he was returning from the prison library, prompting an immediate release plan.
- ▪He described a tearful phone call with his daughter Savannah, who had been informed by Trump and confirmed the news while leaving a Sam's Club store.
- ▪Savannah had been the family's most visible advocate during their incarceration, coordinating efforts to secure her parents' freedom.
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Hang Out With Sean Hannity Todd Chrisley recalls emotional phone call with daughter Savannah after controversial Trump pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley were freed from prison after Trump pardon in 2025 By Taylor Penley Fox News Published June 16, 2026 10:22am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Todd Chrisley details receiving presidential pardon on 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity' Fox News host Sean Hannity previews an upcoming episode of his podcast, 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity,' featuring media personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley. The couple discusses their experiences, including life after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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