Todd Chrisley star of Chrisley Knows Best made his first public appearance since his release from federal prison on May 29 2025 following a full pardon from President Donald Trump. Spotted at a Nordstrom in Nashville with his family including daughter Savannah the 56-year-old reality TV icon is embracing freedom after serving two and a half years for bank fraud and tax evasion. Here’s the latest on his release and what’s next.
Todd’s Release and Pardon
On May 28 2025 Trump announced pardons for Todd and his wife Julie Chrisley who were convicted in 2022 of defrauding banks out of over $30 million and evading taxes. The couple used fake documents to secure loans spending lavishly on luxury cars and real estate before declaring bankruptcy to dodge $20 million in debts per prosecutors. Todd was serving a 12-year sentence at a Pensacola Florida prison while Julie served seven years in Lexington Kentucky. The pardon described as “incredibly powerful” by their attorney Alex Little wipes their criminal record clean allowing them to “start their lives over” per Fox News Digital. Todd walked out of prison Wednesday evening reuniting with Savannah who fought tirelessly for their release.
Family Reunion and Public Reaction
Savannah Chrisley a vocal advocate for her parents’ release spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention claiming they were targeted for their “conservative values” and fame. She told reporters outside the Pensacola prison “This process has been insane” but expressed gratitude to Trump saying “My family is coming back together.” Todd and Julie reunited in Nashville with Savannah posting on Instagram “Reunited and it feels so good” over a photo of them together Todd still wearing his wedding band. The family’s joy is tempered by mixed public sentiment. Some celebrate their freedom while others criticize the pardon arguing the Chrisleys’ wealth and connections played a role.
Todd’s Nordstrom outing signals a return to normalcy. The Chrisleys who rose to fame on Chrisley Knows Best since 2014 are reportedly planning a new reality series to document their post-prison life and Savannah’s advocacy per a recent press release. Todd known for his sharp wit even joked about his prison experience upon reuniting with Savannah. With their convictions erased the couple aims to rebuild in Nashville focusing on family and future projects.
