Breaking news: Kyle Chrisley Reacts to Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley’s Pardoning Amid Estrangement
Kyle Chrisley is hoping for a fresh start.
After President Donald Trump announced his decision to pardon Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley in their tax fraud case on May 27, Todd’s son expressed feeling hopeful about the news despite a family estrangement.
“I’m ecstatic,” Kyle, 33, told E! News in an exclusive statement. “Truly. I just found out a little bit ago and I still just can’t believe it.”
Kyle—who Todd shares with ex Teresa Terry—went on to credit sister Savannah Chrisley for her work advocating for the couple, who pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud following their indictments in 2019.
“I know Savannah had been working at this for so long and she never gave up,” he continued. “So I’m just grateful to her and to President Trump for making this happen for my dad and Julie.”
As for what’s next, Kyle shared his desire to reunite with his dad.
“I know they can’t wait to get home and just be with family,” he added, “and I’m going to remain hopeful that another reconciliation is possible.”
Last June, Kyle revealed that he hadn’t spoken to his father in over a year.
“I don’t really know why, but he hasn’t responded to my emails and he doesn’t call,” he told InTouch at the time. “I was actually going to attend the hearing, but I was told my dad did not want me there. I believe someone even said they would have me ‘escorted out’ if I showed up.”
The following month, Savannah defended Todd’s decision to cut off ties.
“My dad has every reason not to speak to Kyle,” she said on her Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley podcast, per People. “Just because it’s your child doesn’t mean that you have to accept abuse. It doesn’t mean you have to accept manipulation and hate and all these things.”
The president is expected to officially sign the pardon before the end of day on May 28, a White House official exclusively told E! News.
Todd was originally sentenced to 12 years behind bars—and was most recently slated for an April 7, 2032, release date—with Julie sentenced to serve seven, with an updated release date of Jan. 8, 2028, per court records.
To catch up on Chrisley Knows Best, tune in for a marathon viewing on E! from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 1.
Read on for more details on the Chrisleys’ legal case.
