Trump Defends Peters, Calls Her a Patriot

On March 23rd, President Donald Trump recently defended former Mesa County clerk, Tina

Peters, calling her a patriot, jailed in Colorado for pushing for, honest elections.

He posted on truth social urging her release and accused Democrats of targeting people

who want secure voting.

Peters, a 70-year-old first-time offender, got nine years in prison after a 2024 conviction.

Prosecutor said she led a security breach in the county's election system back in 2021,

while hunting for voting issues.

A jury convicted her on charges like official misconduct and conspiracy.

Trump has spoken up for her before, labeling her case politically driven and noting her

health struggles in prison.

Meanwhile, Colorado Governor Jair Polis has raised concerns about the tough sentence, pointing

to a lighter punishment for a Democratic lawmaker with, similar charges.

Polis is reviewing clemency options and extended the deadline for applications, stressing

even justice.

But all 66 Democratic state lawmakers oppose any sentence cut, arguing it would undermine

accountability for election tampering.

Peters remains behind bars as her appeal moves forward, with clemency talks adding uncertainty

to her long fight.