White House Accused of Orchestrating Plot Against Colorado Over Election Denier Case
New evidence suggests the White House, under President Trump, took steps to punish the state of Colorado for its handling of election denier Tina Peters. Exactly one year ago, President Trump threatened 'harsh measures' against Colorado unless Peters, a convicted felon who illegally attempted to tamper with voting machines after the 2020 election, was released from prison early. The New York Times reported that the White House organized an urgent 'brainstorm call' with five federal agencies to explore ways to curtail federal support to Colorado. Days after this call, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, both represented in the meeting, announced the cancellation of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants for Colorado projects. An email from White House special assistant Emily Underwood, disclosed in a federal court hearing, reinforces suspicions that the administration's actions against Colorado were a deliberate retaliation. 
