Trump Pardons Colorado Election Clerk, Sparking Legal Debate
Update: 2025-12-12
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Former President Donald Trumps pardon of Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk serving a nine-year sentence for election fraud, has sparked controversy. Peters was convicted on state charges, raising questions about the scope of presidential pardons. Colorado officials, including Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold, have dismissed the pardon, emphasizing states rights and the separation of powers. Trump defended his action, claiming Peters is a Patriot, while the legal community awaits the outcome of this unprecedented move.
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