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President Donald Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley

Todd and Julie Chrisley (PHOTO: Handout)

President Donald Trump is expected to pardon former reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.

The couple from “Chrisley Knows Best” fame has spent more than 2 ½ years in federal prison after being convicted of fraud, Action News Jax sister station WSB-TV in Atlanta reports.

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In a post on social media, Trump’s communications manager Margo Martin posted a video of the president calling daughter Savannah Chrisley to let her know that her parents would be freed.

“Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow,” Trump told Savannah Chrisley over the phone. “I don’t know them, but give them my regards and wish them a good life.”

“Thank you for bringing my parents back,” Savannah Chrisley told Trump.

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In a statement from Todd and Julie’s representatives, they praised Trump’s pardon:

“This pardon corrects a deep injustice and restores two devoted parents to their family and community,” Alex Little, partner at Litson PLLC, told WSB-TV. “President Trump recognized what we’ve argued from the beginning: Todd and Julie were targeted because of their conservative values and high profile. Their prosecution was tainted by multiple constitutional violations and political bias.”

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