Why did Trump pardon Julie and Todd Chrisley?

Reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley have been pardoned by President Donald Trump, who signed the pardon orders on Wednesday. 

The couple was serving federal prison sentences after being convicted three years ago of bank fraud and tax evasion. 

For those wondering why the president pardoned them, Trump said the celebrity couple had been "given pretty harsh treatment" based on what he had heard. 

This decision is another example of the president, himself a former reality TV star, pardoning high-profile individuals, including friends, supporters, donors, and former staffers. 

Trump's administration reportedly reviewed the Chrisleys' case, with officials feeling they were "targeted because of their conservative values and high profile." 

Savannah Chrisley, the couple's daughter, has been an outspoken Trump supporter and even endorsed his candidacy in a speech at the Republican National Convention. 

The Chrisleys' attorney argued that the couple was wrongly convicted, and Trump's pardon effectively overturned the convictions.