The lengths Trump went to for Tina Peters after her sentencing
Summary
President Donald Trump sought the release of former Colorado election official Tina Peters after a jury convicted her of state crimes tied to a breach of voting equipment. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser says the administration retaliated against Colorado over Peters’ imprisonment, while the White House says its disaster-relief decisions were not politicized; Weiser’s office has sued the administration.Key Facts
- A Colorado jury found Peters guilty of three misdemeanors and four felonies after a two-week trial.
- A judge sentenced Peters to nearly nine years in prison, saying she had abused her position.
- Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said Peters gave an unauthorized person access to secure voting equipment and shared images of it.
- Trump called Peters a patriot and issued a pardon, but it had no legal effect because her convictions were under state law.
- Weiser said Trump threatened Colorado with consequences if Peters was not released and alleged that the administration retaliated against the state.
- The article says the administration denied federal wildfire aid, threatened food aid, canceled $109 million in transportation funding, and moved to dismantle a climate research center in Boulder.
- The White House said its disaster-relief decisions were not politicized, and the administration described the actions affecting Colorado as independent agency decisions.
- Weiser’s office filed a lawsuit alleging a retaliation campaign against Colorado.
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