Actress Missi Pyle Joins Joe Exotic To Slam Trump's Surprise Pardon For Julie & Todd Chrisley

By Afouda Bamidele on May 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT

a photo collage of Missi Pyle and Todd Chrisley with Julie Chrisley
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Missi Pyle is not impressed with Julie and Todd Chrisley's surprise freedom from jail!

The actress has joined the stream of people reacting to the shocking release of the reality TV couple, and her review is not exactly a praise of President Donald Trump's generous gesture.

Julie and Todd Chrisley's release was announced by the president on May 27, nearly three years after the couple was sentenced to a joint 19-year term in federal custody.

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Actress Missi Pyle Likened Julie & Todd Chrisley's Pardon To A Chaotic Reality Show

Actress Missi Pyle attends the Premiere Of Disney's "Mulan"
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The actress voiced her honest opinion on the development by making a striking comparison, likening the current political landscape to a runaway reality TV show.

Missi gave her remark at the airport, claiming that President Trump seems to be running America like "The Apprentice 2.0." She continued that the president is currently leaving the country as an audience to witness who gets "booted" or "blessed" next.

When TMZ asked if she thought Trump shared a peculiar connection with the Chrisleys, known for their drama and legal troubles, she pointed out that it feels as though they are subtly orchestrating the country's direction.

Missi's opinion closely followed that of Joe Exotic, who was incarcerated in 2019 on an initial 22-year sentence, which was later reduced by a year in 2022.

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Joe Exotic Declared His 2019 Sentencing Unfair Following The Chrisleys' Release

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In his lengthy rant on X, as noted by The Blast, Joe dragged the president for abandoning him to rot behind bars while he pulled strings to get the Chrisleys out of jail.

Joe spent hours expressing his frustration over what he believed to be an unfair outcome in his case, which revolved around a murder-for-hire plot he claims never occurred.

In a post that accompanied a screenshot of a news headline about Todd and Julie receiving presidential pardons, he reiterated his innocence, lamenting the notion that being innocent does not seem to matter in America.

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He insisted that the couple allegedly perjured themselves in front of the whole world without consequence, adding: "Why is it the entire world can see the evidence, but the White House refuses to acknowledge that they did this to me, knowing that they were lying?"

Joe articulated his conviction that he deserved President Trump's mercy more than the convicted couple. He pointed out that he had assisted many individuals in navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic yet felt let down by the president during a time when he needed support the most.

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Savannah Chrisley Eulogized Donald Trump For The Pardon

Unlike Joe and Missi, Julie and Todd's daughter was grateful to the President for saving them 17 more years behind bars. She did this in a press conference organized right outside the Florida custody holding her father.

Savannah was dressed in vibrant hot-pink MAGA gear, her eyes glistening with emotion as she spoke passionately about Trump, whom she described as not only the President but also a "human with a heart."

The podcaster embraced the Florida sun as she eagerly awaited the release of her dad, Todd, from FPC Pensacola, a moment that filled her with joy. Her enthusiasm for Trump was unmistakable, as she also thanked others in his cabinet who made the release a reality.

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Like Savannah, TMZ reported that her brother, Grayson, also covered the miles to Kentucky to fetch the family matriarch home.

Savannah Has A Plan After Julie & Todd Chrisley's Release

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Savannah may have seen her parents' release coming. Last week, The Blast reported that the podcaster shared her plants to ensure her family heals from the trauma of their parents' incarceration.

According to her, it would no longer be business as usual for her parents. In her words: "When they come home, I have already told them that over the past two and a half years, and if they come home thinking they are going to rescue individuals and acting like nothing's happened, then I'm out."

She revealed that she had already informed her family about attending an intense therapy session, which would last for a whole week to allow them to heal as a united bunch. 

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The social media influencer was convinced that getting professional help was the only way to resolve any underlying issues. It looks like the therapy will be beneficial following this new development.

Savannah Chrisley Braved A Heartbreak To Advocate For Parents' Release

While the fight for Julie and Todd's freedom went on, the reality star dealt with a crushing heartbreak from her partner, Robert Shiver. Savannah noted that severing romantic ties with her ex was not a walk in the park as she shared a very close bond with his kids.

"Robert and I, we've gone a while without speaking, but something will pop up, and we'll check in for some odd reason. But we're not talking every day. We're not doing all of that," Savannah admitted at the time.

The 27-year-old added that Robert's former wife had complicated things in their relationship, especially after she returned to the U.S. following her release from prison.

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Lindsay Shiver allegedly disrupted their routine, introducing chaos into their previously organized lifestyle. She noted that it was as "if she wanted to destroy everything in his path and her path." 

Will Julie and Todd Chrisley's pardon receive more criticism or praise?

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