White House Accused of Retaliating Against Colorado Over Tina Peters Case and Election Policies
New evidence suggests that the White House took steps to punish the state of Colorado after President Trump publicly condemned the state for incarcerating election denier Tina Peters. An email, disclosed in a federal court hearing, revealed that the White House organized an urgent 'brainstorm call' with five federal agencies to explore ways to curtail federal support to Colorado. This meeting reportedly led to the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants for Colorado projects the day after the call. State officials view this as clear evidence that the Trump administration used government resources to retaliate against Colorado for its use of mail-in ballots and the conviction of Ms. Peters, a county clerk found guilty of tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election. This alleged retaliation follows a pattern of actions, including President Trump's first veto of his second term, which rejected legislation for clean water ... 
