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Colorado AG Accuses Trump of 'Revenge Campaign' Over Voting

1/9/2026

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser accuses the U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration of a "revenge campaign" over Colorado's refusal to release Tina Peters.
Trump demands changes to Colorado's mail-in voting, claiming it favors Democrats.
Weiser amended the lawsuit to include federal actions, like funding cuts and U.S. Space Command relocation.
Trump issued a symbolic pardon for Peters, but it does not apply to state crimes.

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser accuses the U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration of a "revenge campaign" over Colorado's refusal to release Tina Peters.
Trump demands changes to Colorado's mail-in voting, claiming it favors Democrats.
Weiser amended the lawsuit to include federal actions, like funding cuts and U.S. Space Command relocation.
Trump issued a symbolic pardon for Peters, but it does not apply to state crimes.