Trump Administration Pushes for Tina Peters’ Federal Transfer

UPDATE: Federal officials have formally requested the transfer of former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters from state prison to federal custody, escalating a months-long effort by the Trump administration to intervene in her case. This urgent request was confirmed by the Colorado Department of Corrections on Friday, following a letter sent from the Federal Bureau of Prisons earlier this week.

This development raises significant questions about Peters’ future as she serves a nine-year sentence following her conviction on charges related to unauthorized access to election equipment. The Justice Department has reportedly directed the prison bureau to pursue her transfer, a move that aligns with former President Donald Trump‘s ongoing calls for her release due to her vocal support of his unfounded claims regarding the 2020 election.

Peters was sentenced in October 2024 after being convicted on multiple counts, including conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation and attempting to influence a public servant. The charges stemmed from her actions to provide unauthorized access to Mesa County’s election systems, which she falsely claimed were compromised during the election.

As of now, it remains unclear whether Colorado officials will comply with the federal request. A spokesperson for the state’s corrections department noted that the letter is under review, stressing adherence to all applicable departmental policies. The decision could become a pivotal moment in this highly publicized case.

Peters’ legal team has also raised alarms about her health, asserting that her condition has worsened during her incarceration. In a recent filing, they requested that a judge release her pending her appeal, citing concerns over her declining well-being.

In a related development, it has been reported that Trump has faced pressure to further intervene in Peters’ case. Ed Martin, the U.S. Justice Department‘s pardon attorney, has been actively advocating for her release, despite the fact that Trump cannot directly pardon her due to her state-level convictions.

The implications of this federal request could reverberate across the political landscape, particularly as Peters remains a prominent figure among Trump supporters who believe in the narrative of a stolen election. As authorities continue to evaluate the validity of the state’s prosecution, the focus intensifies on the potential outcomes of Peters’ transfer.

The urgency of this situation cannot be understated, as both Peters’ supporters and opponents await the state’s response. The coming days will likely reveal whether federal authorities can successfully navigate the complexities of her transfer and what that means for the ongoing debate surrounding election integrity.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.