Key Points Summary – Tiger King Wants Pardon
- Tiger King wants pardon after Chrisley stars Todd and Julie walk free
- Joe Exotic lashes out at Trump, says he’s dying of cancer in prison
- Claims innocence despite 21-year sentence for murder-for-hire plot
- Says Chrisleys admitted wrongdoing but still got full pardons
- Feels abandoned by justice system despite global support
- Calls his case entrapment, filled with lies and corruption
- Urges public to sign petition and demand presidential attention
Joe Explodes After Presidential Snub
Joe Exotic isn’t holding back. The former zoo owner erupted in anger after Donald Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. Joe, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado, was not on the list.
“I guess being innocent is not enough in America,” he wrote to his one million followers on X. Joe, 62, said he’s dying of prostate cancer behind bars and that his pleas are being ignored.
He questioned how confessed perjurers can be freed while he’s left to rot. Joe believes politics, not justice, dictated Trump’s decision.
A Long Prison Sentence and a Loud Protest
Joe is serving year five of a 21-year sentence in Fort Worth, Texas. He was convicted in 2018 for hiring two hitmen to murder Carole Baskin. One was an undercover agent. He was also hit with multiple wildlife violations, including killing five tigers.
But Joe insists he’s innocent. “I didn’t hurt anyone. Didn’t pay anyone. I had no plans to hurt anyone,” he maintains. He blames the case on entrapment and perjury.
Meanwhile, the Chrisleys Are Going Free
Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of “Chrisley Knows Best,” are headed home. Trump pardoned them this week, years ahead of their scheduled release dates.
Todd, sentenced to 12 years, was jailed for defrauding banks out of $30 million. Julie got seven years for tax crimes and obstruction. Their daughter Savannah confirmed their early release on Instagram.
“They’re coming home. My parents get to start their lives over,” she wrote. She thanked Trump for the unconditional pardon.
Joe Sees Red as Injustice Builds
The Netflix star says the whole world sees the truth. But he claims the White House turns a blind eye. Joe feels betrayed and forgotten.
His Change.org petition now has over 25,000 signatures. He’s urging fans to demand action.
“Why is it the entire world can see the evidence,” he asked, “but the White House refuses to acknowledge that they did this to me knowing that they were lying?”
Joe’s Fight From Behind Bars
Despite being imprisoned, Joe made headlines with his sixth prison wedding. He married Jorge Flores Maldonado, 33, earlier this year. Jorge was recently deported to Mexico and now fears cartel violence.
“There is no security. I am a very famous person here,” Jorge said. He worries he’ll be kidnapped because of his connection to Joe.
Netflix Fame, but No Freedom
“Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” made Joe a global name. The Netflix docuseries held the top spot for nearly a month during the COVID lockdowns.
But fame hasn’t helped his case. Joe remains behind bars. He insists the government twisted facts and bribed witnesses.
Trump Praised, Joe Forgotten
The Chrisleys walk free. Their crimes were financial. Joe’s were violent — or so the court claimed. Yet he continues to shout from his cell.
Trump has not commented on Joe’s plea. Meanwhile, Joe’s fans keep signing petitions, hoping the Tiger King finally gets his royal pardon.
Joe’s voice is loud, raw, and relentless. And as long as he’s breathing, he promises he won’t stop fighting.
