Overview
- Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence after a state conviction for enabling a breach of county election systems.
- Trump urged her release in a late-night Truth Social post, portraying Peters as unfairly prosecuted and attacking Gov. Jared Polis.
- Colorado officials say custody remains a state matter, rejecting outside efforts to move Peters to federal custody and noting transfers must be initiated by the state Department of Corrections.
- Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office is opposing Peters’ federal petition seeking release during her appeal, and state leaders have signaled no interest in clemency.
- Trump’s post referenced the Tren de Aragua gang in criticizing Colorado, while state law enforcement has not reported a significant presence of that group.