Teresa Giudice’s daughter Gia asks Trump to help bring deported dad Joe home after Chrisley family pardon

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Gia Giudice isn’t giving up on her mission to reunite her family on American soil.

In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, 24-year-old Gia Giudice discussed her father Joe’s deportation and how it’s motivated her to work harder to reunite their family.

After spending over three years in federal prison for fraud, Joe was sent back to his native Italy in October 2019 and later moved to the Bahamas.

Although he came to the U.S. as a baby, he never became a U.S. citizen and continued to live in the country as a legal permanent resident.

Gia shared that her family felt much better earlier this year when Todd and Julie Chrisley were released from prison after receiving pardons from former President Donald Trump.

Gia Chrisley said seeing her family reunited was encouraging for them, especially because they were feeling stuck at the time. With her dad currently in the Bahamas, they were trying to stay positive and accept the situation as it was.

Seeing the Chrisley family’s story gave us hope and encouraged my dad to become more active on social media. I made a video because, ultimately, all we want is for our dad to come home. I think any family member would feel the same way.

Both Joe and Teresa were convicted of bankruptcy fraud, mail fraud and failing to file tax returns. 

Joe was imprisoned for over three years before being transferred to ICE custody and deported. In contrast, Teresa served a 15-month sentence.

Even though Teresa and her husband are divorced, she says she still wants him to be able to come back to the United States.

Despite no longer being in a relationship with Joe, she expressed a desire for him to return to the United States. She believes he truly belongs here, having lived in the country since he was a young child. His departure was due to administrative issues, and she remains optimistic about his eventual return.

Oh my gosh, Gia is *still* waiting to hear back from the President! It’s killing me! But you know what? Her mom, Teresa, is just so proud – she keeps saying how amazing it is that Gia even *tried* to reach out. It’s just… Gia is incredible, and I can’t believe she’s possibly going to get a response! I’m practically glued to my phone waiting for news!

‘I’m proud of her,’ the Real Housewives of New Jersey star told the outlet.

Gia posted a video on July 4th showing her writing and sending letters asking former President Trump for a pardon.

Gia faced immediate criticism for her post, with many people finding it insensitive considering the recent ICE raids. Some accused her of demonstrating privilege.

Hi, I’m Gia Giudice, Joe Giudice’s daughter. I’m sharing this video because it’s about something very important to me personally.

It’s been over four years since my dad was deported, and our family has been struggling with the emotional fallout ever since. It’s incredibly painful not having him here – the hurt never really goes away when you lose a parent.

When I was growing up, my dad never missed a cheer competition, dance recital, or holiday. He always took care of us and kept us safe, and even though he now lives far away, he still does.

Seeing the Chrisley family get a second chance gave me hope. It demonstrated that forgiveness is possible, families can heal, and the legal system can sometimes offer compassion.

That news gave me a sense of hope-hope that my dad might be able to come home as well. A pardon would be about so much more than just a legal reprieve; it would bring healing to my sisters, my mom, and our entire family, including myself. We’ve missed so many important moments over the years-birthdays, graduations, and all the little things that really matter.

This isn’t just a personal issue; it’s about a family hoping to be reunited. I’m speaking not just as someone in the public eye, but as a daughter who misses her father terribly. We aren’t looking for pity, just an opportunity for things to be made right. Let’s work together to bring Joe home.

I’m writing to you, President Trump, hoping you’ll take a look at these letters about my dad, Joe Giudice. I truly believe they’ll give you a better understanding of the kind of person he is.

Gia’s post sparked mixed and heated response from followers. 

One person pointed out that it seems insensitive to complain about your father’s deportation, given that he committed a crime, while many others are being deported without having committed any crimes at all. They added that your fans expect you to use your platform to help those in need, and they understand why people might not feel sorry for your father, who is facing the consequences of his own actions.

Someone asked if I was following the current situation with immigration in the country, and they expressed their frustration with it using ‘Smh’.

Someone commented, questioning why he lived in the US for so long without becoming a citizen, especially considering his family is now asking for a pardon. They called it incredibly insensitive and absurd.

Gia, your father had plenty of time to become a citizen, but he didn’t, and he broke the law. This situation is a direct result of those actions. Why should he be treated differently than others who were deported for committing crimes? Is it because he has daughters, or because he was wealthy? The law should apply equally to everyone. I understand you miss him and want him home, and I sympathize with that. But he’s still accessible – you have the means to visit him. However, if he receives special treatment, it sets a dangerous precedent – why shouldn’t everyone else be granted exceptions? Perhaps focusing on changing the laws for *all* immigrants would be a more effective approach than seeking special favors for your father.

‘mind u, this is an ACTUAL convicted felon. but go off,’ another said.

One commenter expressed strong disapproval, stating the video was deeply insensitive given the current situation of families being separated across the US. They highlighted that individuals are being deported without having committed any crimes and without proper legal process or review, and urged the creator to be more considerate.

‘Wait.. she posted this on july 4th? The entitlement is absurd,’ another pointed out.

Someone commented, ‘It’s a real example of privilege… What would you tell young people whose families are falling apart over much smaller issues? I’m genuinely curious to hear your thoughts.’

One person compared Gia to Savannah Chrisley, the reality TV star known for helping to get her parents a pardon after they were convicted in 2022 of bank fraud totaling $30 million.

The comments section did have some supporters, and her mom was among them, leaving a series of red heart emojis.

Someone else defended her, writing, “Stop leaving negative comments – it’s her father, for goodness sake!”

Teresa and Joe were married for over 20 years, from 1999 to 2020, and have four daughters: Gia, 20, Gabriella, 19, Milania, 19, and Audriana, 15. She is currently married to Luis Ruelas.

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2025-09-25 01:06