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Trump Administration Pushes for Controversial Prison Transfer

11/18/2025

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration seeks to transfer Tina Peters from state prison to federal custody.
Peters was convicted for breaching voting machine data amid false 2020 election fraud claims.
Her legal team says the transfer could enable involvement in related investigations and address health issues.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser opposes transfer.
Colorado county clerks, including Republicans, defend election integrity, saying there is no evidence of significant cheating.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration seeks to transfer Tina Peters from state prison to federal custody.
Peters was convicted for breaching voting machine data amid false 2020 election fraud claims.
Her legal team says the transfer could enable involvement in related investigations and address health issues.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser opposes transfer.
Colorado county clerks, including Republicans, defend election integrity, saying there is no evidence of significant cheating.