Savannah Chrisley is in for a rocky ride with Jason Galanis, his brother warns

Savannah Chrisley has recently announced her engagement and pregnancy, but her partner's estranged brother is warning that she is in for a difficult future. The reality star revealed on Tuesday that she is expecting a baby with Jason Galanis, a 56-year-old businessman and career criminal. Following the public announcement, Jason's brother Derek Galanis spoke out to caution the public about the relationship.

The Chrisley Knows Best star shared the news of her pregnancy and engagement in an Instagram post featuring a video with her growing baby bump. She captioned the post expressing gratitude for the milestone, stating she had wondered if this life would ever be hers.

During an episode of her Unlocked podcast, the 29-year-old reality personality explained that they met through political circles while she was advocating for the release of her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, from prison. She disclosed that they became engaged in December 2025, just five months after they began dating.

Derek Galanis claimed in an interview that his brother's new relationship is his biggest con yet. He asserted that Jason has not changed and described him as the same person he has always been. Derek noted that Jason is only one year younger than Savannah's father, Todd Chrisley. Jason previously served time at the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida, where he was incarcerated alongside Todd Chrisley in 2023 before both men were pardoned by President Trump last year.

Jason was sentenced to 189 months in prison in September 2020 for his role in multiple securities fraud schemes. His criminal record includes orchestrating a $60 million fraud scheme involving fake municipal bonds sold to an Oglala Sioux Tribe community in South Dakota through Burnham Securities, where he worked as an equity partner alongside former first son Hunter Biden.

While behind bars, Jason cooperated with House Republican investigators examining his past business dealings with Hunter Biden. Derek Galanis, who was also convicted of fraud in connection to a securities conspiracy involving his family, stated that he has not spoken to his brother since 2016 when they were locked up together at a New York correctional center.

Following the public attention surrounding her partner's background, Savannah defended her unborn child on her Instagram Stories. She shared a sonogram image alongside a message emphasizing that individuals are not defined by anyone else's past, mistakes, or opinions. Representatives for Savannah and Jason were reached for comment regarding the family claims.

The unexpected coupling has drawn significant public scrutiny due to the stark age gap and the extensive white-collar criminal history associated with Jason Galanis. As Savannah prepares for motherhood and her upcoming marriage, family members continue to voice public skepticism about the relationship's future.