Chrisleys on return to reality TV with new hotel, prison reform life after Trump pardon

Des Moines, IALocal News

Todd and Julie Chrisley are advocating for prison reform after their release from a 12-year sentence for financial crimes, following a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. In a recent interview, they discussed their challenging experiences in federal prison, where Todd reported issues of black mold and asthma developed by Julie. The Federal Bureau of Prisons denied their claims of “filthy” conditions, asserting that they maintain humane facilities. The couple plans to return to television with a new show focused on a hotel they intend to open in South Carolina. They aim to provide support for fellow inmates, highlighting the importance of second chances in life.

Their reunion with family was particularly poignant, especially with their daughter Chloe, who tracked their return home. The Chrisleys expressed their excitement about reuniting as a family of seven and enjoying quality time together. They shared that their first meal post-prison was comfort food, reflecting on the significance of simple pleasures like a shower without restrictions.

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