Savannah Chrisley/Instagram; Paul Archuleta/Getty On May 27, President Donald Trump revealed he was fully pardoning Todd and Julie Chrisley for their financial crimes Following the news, Savannah Chrisley reacted to the verdict in a video posted to Instagram She revealed that she was preparing Todd and Julie's rooms as she anticipated picking them up from prison either "tonight or tomorrow" Savannah Chrisleyis making sure everything is perfect for her parentsToddandJulie Chrisley's return. On Tuesday, May 27,President Donald Trumpannounced his plans tofully pardonTodd, 56, and Julie, 52, after they were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022. Theyreported to prison in January 2023and have since been serving their sentences. Upon receiving the news, Savannah posted a video to herInstagram, reacting to the new development and shared how she was preparing for her parents' return home. "We are freaking out over here, I have shed so many tears," she began. "The president called me personally as I walking into Sam's Club and notified me that he was signing pardon paperwork for both my parents." The television personality revealed that Todd and Julie were expected to come home "tonight or tomorrow" and thanked President Trump and their team of attorneys for putting in "countless hours and effort" to get them out of prison. "[I'm] getting clothes together for mom, getting their room together," she trailed off before continuing, "I'm just speechless... [my brother] Grayson's showing me all of these things that people are posting and we are so grateful." "It still doesn't feel real. I'm freaking out. So I'm gonna go prepare to pick up my parents," she added. Vivian Zink/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Todd and Julie were initiallyindictedin August 2019 beforebeing sentencedin November 2022 to a combined 19 years in prison. They had been appealing their case ever since. Initially, Julie's appealwas granted due to insufficient evidence, while Todd's was upheld. However, a separate judge later ruled that her original punishment was sufficient. (Their original sentences werereducedin September 2023.) Amid their imprisonment, Savannah had become the sole caretaker of the pair's youngest children,Grayson, 19, andChloe, 12, at just 25 years old. (The couple also share sonChase, 28, and Todd's childrenLindsie, 35, andKyle, 33, from a previous marriage.) "I wasn't expecting to get two kids," Savannah told PEOPLE in a February feature. "So, between that, legal expenses to fight for my parents, I am just like anyone else out here. Sure, I put a smile on my face. I look the part, I play the part. But it doesn't mean I actually am the part. You fake it till you make it. That's the world that we live in. ... I've struggled." TheUnlocked with Savannah Chrisleypodcast host continued to fight for her parents' return home and revealed to PEOPLE earlier this year that they had plans to seek a pardon from Trump. (Savannah hadpreviously spoken at the Republican National Convention in 2024in support of Trump, and reflected on her parents' predicament in her speech.) Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Following the news on May 27, Savannah issued a statement, saying in part: "For the past two and a half years, I've done everything in my power to fight for my parents' freedom and bring them home. This moment is the answer to countless prayers, and I am beyond grateful to President Trump for seeing the truth and restoring my family." "Today is a victory for our family, but the fight against wrongful convictions and injustice within our prison system is far from over. I will continue to use my voice and platform to advocate for those who do not have one," she added. "Family is everything to me, and I will never stop fighting for what is right." Read the original article onPeople
