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Trump Pardons Clerk Convicted of Voting Machine Tampering

12/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a pardon for Tina Peters, a Colorado clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines to support claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Legal experts say the pardon is largely symbolic because it cannot pardon state crimes.
The Supreme Court has shown willingness to back Trump’s actions, raising concerns about presidential powers.
Legal scholars say courts will ultimately decide the validity of such pardons.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a pardon for Tina Peters, a Colorado clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines to support claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Legal experts say the pardon is largely symbolic because it cannot pardon state crimes.
The Supreme Court has shown willingness to back Trump’s actions, raising concerns about presidential powers.
Legal scholars say courts will ultimately decide the validity of such pardons.