was suddenly fractured, leaving their children—Chase, Savannah, Grayson, and Khloe—grappling with the absence of their parents.

In a heartfelt interview with Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, May 29th, Chase Chrisley shared the moment that changed everything. Holding back tears, he recalled the overwhelming emotions of seeing his parents together again. “I don’t think it really hit me until they were both home, and I got to see my mom and dad hug each other and embrace,” Chase explained, his voice trembling. “Everyone was hugging each other and crying. It was just a beautiful moment and answered prayers for sure. I can’t even describe the amount of joy I felt.”

The reunion wasn’t just emotional—it was a profound moment of healing for a family that had endured years of legal battles, separation, and uncertainty. After being pardoned by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 27th, Todd and Julie were finally reunited with their children at a quiet, lakeside property in Tennessee, far from cameras and public scrutiny. Chase described the setting as perfect for reflection and reconnection. “There was laughter, tears, and just this overwhelming feeling of gratitude. It felt like old times again,” he said.

Chase detailed the heart-stopping moment when Todd first walked through the gates. “It didn’t feel real. We’d all been waiting for that day, dreaming about it, praying for it. When it finally happened, everything stopped. I just ran to him,” he said. The moment was symbolic—not just for freedom from incarceration, but for the restoration of family unity. “It wasn’t just about them being out,” Chase continued. “It was about having our family whole again. There’s been this emptiness, this hole, and now it finally feels like we can breathe.”

When Julie emerged, Chase’s emotions overtook him completely. “Mom looked so peaceful. It was like time had stood still for her. She hugged me so tight I couldn’t breathe, but I didn’t want her to let go,” he recalled. The intensity of the embrace captured the magnitude of the family’s longing and the power of reunion after years of separation.

The emotional setting was complemented by a heartfelt family gathering. Savannah Chrisley, who had tirelessly advocated for her parents’ freedom while documenting updates for fans, coordinated the reunion along with Chase and Grayson. Nanny Fay, the family matriarch, prepared a full Southern feast—chicken, mac and cheese, biscuits, banana pudding—the comfort food that symbolized home and tradition. “It was exactly what we needed,” Chase said. “We laughed, we cried, and it felt like everything was right again.”