Key Highlights
- Joe Exotic is seeking a pardon from President Trump but has been ignored while other reality stars were released.
- Savannah Chrisley praised Trump after her parents received a full and unconditional pardon following their release from prison.
- Joe Exotic claims government witnesses involved in his case were corrupt and that he was entrapped for murder-for-hire plots.
- The Tiger King star believes he deserves the same treatment as Todd and Julie Chrisley who received pardons from Trump.
Joe Exotic’s Plea to President Trump
Joe Exotic, better known for his role in the Netflix series Tiger King, is expressing frustration over his current situation while other reality stars have received pardons from former President Donald Trump. According to Joe Exotic, he has not been given any consideration or attention by the former president despite his ongoing struggle behind bars.
Disappointment and Disillusionment
Exotic is specifically upset about the treatment of George Santos, a fellow reality star who was released from prison in October 2022, just months after Todd and Julie Chrisley were also pardoned. In an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, Joe Exotic expressed his disappointment: “Am I disappointed that they all three got out before I did? Who wouldn’t be?”
The reality star went on to say, “I am truly disappointed that George Santos has not gone public to help bring my case more attention since his release because we talked on his podcast and phone before he went to prison. He lived 27 some days in hell, I spent 2 years and 8 months in that hell, and you have the bloody photos.”
Health Concerns and Future Uncertainty
In addition to his frustration over the pardons received by other reality stars, Joe Exotic is also dealing with health concerns. The 63-year-old star has been battling cancer during his time in prison. He stated, “Anyone can die in here.
I pray with my health issues that I don’t. Worst case right now is that I am out in October of 2030. It would be the worst thing for the Republican party for me to die in here because the millions of people who watched Tiger King Season 2, where they admitted to perjury, would hate that Trump let me die in here.”
Government Conspiracy Claims
Exotic also accused government witnesses and agents involved in his case of corruption. In a letter he wrote, Exotic stated, “The worst part is that the federal wildlife agents and two FBI agents who led this conspiracy covered up some very heinous crimes in order to get three felons to play their corrupt games, and they entrapped me for two fake murder-for-hire plots.”
Despite his claims, Joe Exotic admitted that these efforts did not help him secure a pardon from the government. He added, “The letter went nowhere as it didn’t help release me from prison. However, I remain optimistic about my future and have been working on ways to get out of prison sooner.”
Comparison with Other Pardons
Joe Exotic is comparing his case with that of the Chrisleys, who were released following their short stay behind bars for tax evasion and bank fraud. Savannah Chrisley, the daughter of Todd and Julie Chrisley, praised Trump after her parents received a full and unconditional pardon: “The president called me personally as I was walking into Sam’s Club and notified me that he was signing paper pardon paperwork for both of my parents,” she said.
“My parents get to start their lives over… President Trump didn’t just commute their sentences; he gave them a full, unconditional pardon. So for that, I am forever grateful,” Savannah added. Exotic believes that he deserves the same treatment as his fellow reality stars and is hopeful that one day his wish will come true.
