Trump Urges DOJ Action for Tina Peters' Release

Former President Donald Trump has called for the release of Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk serving a nine-year prison sentence for her role in a voting data breach intended to expose alleged 2020 election fraud. Trump labeled Peters a 'political prisoner' and accused Colorado Democrats of persecuting her, though she was prosecuted by a Republican district attorney and convicted in a Republican-leaning county. He directed the Department of Justice to take all necessary action to secure her release, prompting federal review of aspects of the case. Peters has appealed her convictions and filed a habeas corpus request in federal court. Colorado officials maintain the case was decided on evidence, not politics, and Governor Jared Polis stated any clemency request would be considered solely on its merits. The case continues to fuel national debate over election integrity and political accountability.