Todd Chrisley thanked God and those who prayed for him and his wife. He said he was “blessed” and had special praise for his daughter, who used her platform including her podcast and social media to advocate for her parents release.

Savannah said the pardon felt like a dream and confirmed the family will continue pushing for justice reform, including a new reality show and lobbying efforts in D.C. She denied rumors of paying for the pardon and criticized the Department of Justice’s handling of their case.