Deported Reality Star Joe Giudice Pleads Trump for US Return

Joe Giudice, the former reality TV star from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is publicly requesting a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump to allow him to reunite with his four daughters in the United States. Giudice was convicted in 2014 on multiple counts including bankruptcy fraud and tax evasion, serving a 41-month sentence before being deported to Italy in 2019. Since 2021, he has lived in the Bahamas while seeking legal means to return to the U.S. His plea, made via an Instagram post tagging Trump and Donald Trump Jr., highlights his desire for a second chance, inspired by the recent pardons granted to Todd and Julie Chrisley for similar financial crimes. The request has received support from his ex-wife Teresa Giudice, his daughters, and former co-star Siggy Flicker, who is reportedly advocating on his behalf. Giudice's legal difficulties ended his marriage, and his attorney notes he has missed important family events such as his daughter’s university graduation.