Gia Giudice Apologizes for Asking Donald Trump to Pardon Dad Joe on 4th of July

But it surely’s not the content material of the video she’s saying sorry for, however slightly, the timing of the submit.

Joe was deported again in 2019 after serving time on federal fraud fees. His household has remained in the USA, persevering with their actuality TV careers. Teresa Giudice and Joe obtained divorced, with the Actual Housewives of New Jersey star since remarrying Luis Ruelas.

Gia, impressed by Trump’s pardon of Todd and Julie Chrisley, posted a video on the 4th of July asking for a similar remedy — and was instantly hit with backlash over her ask, in addition to her posting it on the vacation.

“I am certain most of you noticed that I posted a bit video on July 4th, in hopes of Trump pardoning my father. I didn’t intend to submit it on the 4th of July,” Giudice defined in the newest episode of her Gia Diaries podcast. “That was simply not my intention in any respect. I’ve a lot respect for my nation, and I used to be not making an attempt to indicate any privilege or entitlement.”

She additional stated she began making the video on Thursday evening, July 3, and completed it the next morning, earlier than posting it — not realizing the date. “After which I spotted, ‘Oh, my God.’ However at that time, the video had gotten a whole lot of traction,” she stated, insisting she was “not making an attempt to do something strategic” by sharing it on the 4th.

“I awoke, knew I needed to do one thing for my dad. That was the one factor on my thoughts, was my dad. So, I posted it, there was no motive behind something. I wasn’t strategically making an attempt to submit something on the 4th of July,” she continued. “I actually simply needed my dad to really feel cherished, really feel cherished by me and know that I at all times am supporting him and pushing for him and hoping for his return again dwelling.”

She stated that she quickly after noticed all of the feedback on her submit and “felt horrible.”

“I actually do apologize. I didn’t understand I posted it on the 4th of July and as soon as the feedback began flooding, I had realized, clearly, okay I mustn’t have posted this right now. Perhaps I Ought to have waited a day,” she continued, saying she solely needed to make use of her platform “to carry consciousness to my father’s case.”

Once more insisting she’s not “privileged,” she added she has “immense respect for my nation.”

“My intentions have been all with love and no in poor health intent in any respect, however the public considered it a distinct means,” she concluded. “I hope that you simply all can return to that video now and see if in a distinct mild. Everybody deserves a second probability.”

“Hey, guys, my title is Gia Giudice,” she says within the aforementioned video. “I’m the daughter of Joe Giudice and right now I’m utilizing my voice for one thing deeply private.”

“My dad was deported over 4 years in the past. Since then, our household has lived in an emotional limbo. Irrespective of how sturdy we attempt to be within the absence of a father, of a mother or father, it’s one thing that by no means stops hurting,” she continued.

The 24-year-old went on to speak about how concerned Joe was within the lives of his 4 daughters, together with her youthful siblings Gabriella, Milania, and Adriana. “He was our supplier. Our protector. And he nonetheless is, simply now from 1000’s of miles away,” she says within the video.

She stated that watching the Chrisley household get a “second probability impressed” her to strive, as nicely. “It confirmed me that folks could be forgiven, that households may very well be restored and that typically the justice system has room for grace,” she stated. “That gave me hope. Hope that perhaps my dad might come dwelling too.”

Todd and Julie returned dwelling from jail on Wednesday, Might 28, after Trump issued full and unconditional pardons for the Chrisley Is aware of Finest star after their 2022 convictions for financial institution fraud and tax evasion. The couple has maintained their innocence all through.

“I’m utilizing my platform to talk not simply as a public determine however as a daughter who deeply misses her dad. We aren’t asking for sympathy. We’re asking for a second probability,” she concluded her message. “So, let’s carry Joe dwelling collectively.”

“President Donald J. Trump, I actually hope you obtain these character letters about my dad, Joe Giudice,” she added, suggesting she is submitting greater than only a private letter. “Love you guys, bye.”

The message obtained the eye of her mom, who commented three coronary heart emojis, and Savannah Chrisley, who wrote, “I’m so happy with you ❤️.”

However different commenters have been far much less supportive, with one writing, “That is slightly tone deaf contemplating your father dedicated a white collar crime and obtained deported however individuals are getting deported and despatched God Is aware of The place with out even having legal data.”

They continued to tear into the truth star, arguing, “Your followers need you to make use of your affect to assist the much less lucky and I don’t blame anybody for not having sympathy in your father who’s coping with penalties primarily based off of selections he MADE.”

“Subsequent you possibly can write numerous letters on behalf of all of the households being ripped aside throughout the USA. People that haven’t dedicated any crimes however are nonetheless being deported with no judicial course of or judicial evaluate,” commented one other follower.

“Thoughts u, that is an ACTUAL convicted felon. however go off,” wrote nonetheless one other, whereas one other asks why he ought to get particular remedy. “He broke legal guidelines and that is his consequence. Why is he any totally different from anybody else who was deported for legal conduct? As a result of he has daughters? As a result of he had cash?” In addition they famous, “Hes solely a flight away-and not less than you possibly can afford to go to.”

After which there was the matter of her option to submit this public plea on the vacation. “Wait.. she posted this on july 4th? The entitlement is absurd 😭” commented one, whereas one other referred to as the entire thing, “The epitome of privilege I’m crying 😭”