Todd Chrisley and his spouse, Julie Chrisley, had been initially sentenced to a mixed 19 years in jail in 2022 on costs of financial institution and tax fraud. Nonetheless, the truth TV couple’s sentences had been nullified by a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
Though Todd Chrisley is having fun with his freedom at present, the Chrisley patriarch revealed life behind bars was a troublesome problem—one which even examined his relationship with God.
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Todd Chrisley Was ‘Offended At God’ After Being Convicted Of Fraud In 2022
“I used to be offended at God,” Todd stated in ABC’s new particular, “The Chrisleys: Life After Lockup.” “And once I went to mattress [my first night in prison] and the lights went out, I cried myself to sleep and I stated, ‘God, why are you permitting this?'”
Within the particular, Todd additionally mentioned how drastically his perspective modified whereas behind bars.
“You do not notice the issues that you just took with no consideration till you do not have it,” the 56-year-old shared. “So your freedom, your skill to go to church, your skill to exit to eat, you already know, to remain in your mattress all day, these issues are taken from you, so when you may have them again, it is a blessing.”
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Life Behind Bars Modified Todd Chrisley

Elsewhere within the interview, Todd reiterated his emotions about lastly being free, including that his time spent behind bars had modified his outlook on many issues.
“If it did not change you, then you definately’re not human,” he stated.
And though Trump pardoned the Chrisleys, Todd continues to be harboring emotions of resentment towards the authorized system. “I nonetheless was convicted of one thing that I didn’t do,” he stated.
“It might be you, it might be you, it might be any of you, and someplace on this room, somebody has had a member of the family that has been affected by the system. So I perceive the disgrace that is round it, however I refuse to feed into that, as a result of disgrace is sort of a most cancers that simply spreads, and I’ve no disgrace,” he proclaimed.
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Actually, Todd maintained his innocence in the course of the ABC particular, saying, “I haven’t got an apology to offer you or anybody else over the cash that I’ve made.”
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The Chrisley Household Thanks Donald Trump For Reuniting Them

In a separate interview, Todd additionally spoke fondly of President Trump and recalled what he felt when he realized the previous actuality star can be elected into the White Home.
“We had been all glued to the tv,” the “Chrisley Is aware of Greatest” star stated about him and his fellow inmates. “After they lastly introduced that he was the winner, everybody there began screaming and yelling as a result of they knew, they felt of their spirit that if President Trump wins this election, there’s hope for all of us.”
Savannah had an analogous expertise and recalled “sobbing” together with her brother, Grayson Chrisley.
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“Grayson and I watched the election collectively, and he bought to vote within the election for the primary time. And once we had been watching it and we noticed the president win, we each began sobbing,” the 27-year-old shared. “And he simply grabbed me and hugged me as a result of we knew that was our solely means out.”
Will Todd’s Pardon Repair His Strained Relationships With His Different Youngsters?

Nonetheless, the pardon is probably not sufficient to heal all household wounds, as Todd’s oldest son, Kyle (from his first spouse), beforehand expressed hope that his father’s launch would assist mend their strained relationship.
“I do know they cannot wait to get house and simply be with household,” Kyle stated, “and I’ll stay hopeful that one other reconciliation is feasible.”
Nonetheless, Savannah famous in a 2024 assertion that Todd had “each motive” to not talk with Kyle, including, “Simply because it is your little one does not imply that it’s important to settle for abuse.”
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Followers Share Their Nicely Needs For Todd, Julie, And Their Household
On Instagram, many followers shared their nicely needs with the Chrisleys after seeing their household lastly reunited.
“So glad for you guys! Arduous work, religion, and consistency repay,” somebody wrote, whereas one other posted, “I’M SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU FAM.”