Ms. Gia Giudice has formally initiated efforts to secure a presidential pardon on behalf of her father, Mr. Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice, approximately six years after his deportation to Italy following a federal conviction for fraud-related offenses.
In 2014, both Mr. Giudice and his then-wife, Ms. Teresa Giudice, entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, as well as several counts of bankruptcy fraud. Ms. Giudice served an 11-month custodial sentence, while Mr. Giudice—an Italian national who had been residing in the United States since infancy—was sentenced to a longer term of incarceration. Upon his release, he was ordered removed from the United States pursuant to federal immigration law and was formally deported to Italy in 2019.
Since his removal, Mr. Giudice has established residence in the Bahamas. He has publicly expressed his desire to be granted a pardon, specifically requesting intervention from former President Donald J. Trump, in order to facilitate his return to the United States and reunification with his four daughters.
Motivated in part by the recent clemency reportedly granted to Mr. Todd Chrisley and Ms. Julie Chrisley, Ms. Gia Giudice, age 24, has expressed renewed optimism that former President Donald J. Trump may extend similar leniency to her father, Mr. Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice.
On July 4, 2025, Ms. Giudice publicly shared video footage depicting herself composing and mailing character reference letters addressed to Mr. Trump in support of her father’s request for a presidential pardon.
However, Ms. Giudice’s public appeal was met with swift criticism on social media platforms. Detractors described the timing of her request—coinciding with recent high-profile Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids—as “tone deaf,” while others characterized her efforts as emblematic of “privilege at its finest.”
In a publicly circulated video statement, Ms. Gia Giudice, daughter of Mr. Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice, addressed the circumstances surrounding her father’s 2019 deportation and made a direct appeal for executive clemency.
“Hello, my name is Gia Giudice. I am the daughter of Joe Giudice, and today I am using my voice to advocate for something deeply personal,” she began. Ms. Giudice stated that since her father’s removal from the United States over four years ago, her family has endured ongoing emotional hardship. “Despite our efforts to remain strong, the absence of a parent continues to cause persistent emotional distress,” she said.
She described Mr. Giudice as a consistently present and supportive parent during her childhood, recalling his attendance at “every cheer competition, every dance recital, [and] every holiday,” and identifying him as both the “provider” and “protector” of the family, albeit now from “thousands of miles away.”
Ms. Giudice cited the recent partial sentence commutations reportedly granted to members of the Chrisley family as a source of hope and inspiration. “It showed me that people can be forgiven, that families can be restored, and that sometimes the justice system has room for grace,” she explained.
She further noted: “A pardon would represent more than just legal forgiveness. It would signify healing—for my sisters, my mother, my family, and for me personally. We’ve missed birthdays, graduations, and the small moments that truly matter.”
Framing her appeal as one grounded in familial integrity rather than personal notoriety, Ms. Giudice stated: “This is not simply about one man—it is about a family that deserves the opportunity to be made whole again.” She concluded with a direct appeal to former President Donald J. Trump: “I sincerely hope you receive and review the character reference letters submitted on behalf of my father, Joe Giudice.”
The statement, which was disseminated via Ms. Giudice’s personal social media account, generated a wide range of public responses. While some commentators expressed empathy and support, others criticized the appeal as ill-timed and reflective of socioeconomic privilege, particularly in light of contemporaneous Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations affecting non-celebrity families.#newsafro_
