Todd Chrisley Speaks Up for the First Time After Prison Release: 'He Is Full of It'

Todd Chrisley addresses the public for the first time since his release, firmly defending his innocence, sparking strong reactions online, and thanking those who helped fight for his freedom.

Todd Chrisley broke his silence in a public press conference after being granted a full pardon by former President Donald Trump. Flanked by his attorneys and daughter Savannah Chrisley, the reality TV star declared his innocence and stated he had no remorse for the crimes he was convicted of.

"I'd have remorse if it was something that I did," he stated firmly during his appearance. Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were sentenced in November 2022 to a combined nineteen years in prison on charges that included fraud and tax evasion. Both served time before being pardoned, a move that has drawn considerable attention and criticism.

Even in the wake of his pardon, Todd maintained he had been wrongfully convicted. In remarks shared by ABC News and across other media platforms, he said, "Even though this pardon has happened, I still was convicted of something I did not do. It could be you."

He continued, "I understand the shame that's around it, but I refuse to feed into that, because shame is like a cancer that just spreads, and I have no shame."

He emphasized that he planned to use his experience to speak out about issues within the prison system, particularly at FPC Pensacola, where he had served part of his sentence. "I will continue to expose the injustices that go on there and throughout the Bureau of Prisons," he added.

In a moment of gratitude, Chrisley thanked those who had supported him, placing special emphasis on his faith and family. "I want to thank first and foremost my Lord and Savior, because that's who got me through it," he said, before adding thanks to President Trump, activist Alice Johnson, and their legal team.

He singled out his daughter, Savannah, for her unwavering support, calling her fight "a blessing" and "heartbreaking." "For any parent to see their child fight this hard—it's a double-edged sword," he said. "Your child has been placed in that position to fight for you, when as a parent, you're supposed to fight for your children."

Todd's statement triggered a tidal wave of reactions across platforms. On ABC News's Facebook video, one user commented, "He is full of it." Others were equally direct. "He's shameless, just like his pardoner. Disgusting people," said one person.

"Annnnd there it is... no admission of guilt. Why would he accept a pardon if he didn’t do anything wrong? How is pardoning this person 'making America great again'?" questioned another.

Chrisley's remarks on Fox News coverage of the event also drew attention. Some praised his composure, with one saying, "Todd handled people well and he switched up quickly." Others left remarks like, "You can tell prison changed him," while a third added, "😂😂 this has to be a JOKE!"

Instagram was no different. One viewer wrote, "Jail didn't humble this man at all." Another said, "If this ain't white privilege idk what is! They guilty as sin! So why come out and accept your 'get out of jail free card' with arrogance, instead of grace? 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️"

Another commenter added, "The man's hilarious. I realllllllly liked watching him. But he's also guilty. And I reallllllllly believe that. So, this is disturbing."

Despite the backlash, Chrisley reiterated his commitment to advocacy. "I will continue to fight for all the guys that I dealt with and that I was blessed to be with at FPC Pensacola," he said. "And as bad as this experience has been, there's also been a lot of blessings to come from it. I have met some wonderful men."

Before Todd took the podium and addressed the public, his family had already shared a quiet, telling moment. Savannah posted a subtle update that, while brief, offered the first real glimpse into her parents' reunion, and it quickly caught people's attention.

Savannah Chrisley offered a glimpse into a long-awaited family moment by sharing the first photo of her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, reunited after their time in prison. Posted to her Instagram Story, the image quickly drew attention from netizens.

The photo shows Julie and Todd sitting in the same room, captured from the waist down. Todd wears black pants, while Julie is in beige pants and white New Balance sneakers.

Savannah added a sticker to the image reading, "Reunited AND IT feels so GOOD!" Although their faces are not shown, the closeness and simplicity of the photo convey its emotional weight.

Savannah reuniting with her parents comes shortly after she picked them up from separate federal prisons, following a major development in their legal saga. They were released on Wednesday, May 28, according to People.

Todd, 57, had been serving his sentence at Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Pensacola, a minimum-security facility in Florida. Julie, 52, was housed at Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington in Kentucky, which provides medical care to inmates.

The couple had originally been reported to prison in January 2023 after being sentenced in November 2022 to a combined 19 years. Their sentences were later reduced in September 2023 as part of an ongoing appeal.

People online had mixed reactions to the photo Savannah shared. One netizen wrote, "are these real people? they look so … off [sic]," while another commented, "I bet that's a sight to see! No hair dye or makeup! 🤣🤣🤣." Another chimed in, "And refuse to show their faces yet till they get their botox [sic] again. That is obvious🤣."

Several others echoed similar observations. A viewer was disappointed that only Todd and Julie's feet were shown and said they wanted to see what their faces looked like after two years without Botox."Of course they won't show faces. No Botox or hair coloring," one netizen noted. Some questioned their marital status, "Are they divorced?"

Criticism also emerged. "They should still be in prison. They stole money and didn't pay their taxes. As an average middle class American I wouldn't be able to not pay my taxes and get away with it [sic]," one commenter said.

Others shared supportive messages, "That's amazing. So happy for them. They served enough time❤️❤️❤️."