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Trump's Pardon Won't Free Tina Peters from Colorado Prison

President Trump's pardon for former Colorado clerk Tina Peters won't free her from state prison, as presidential pardons only cover federal crimes.

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🧩 Simple Version

Tina Peters, a former Colorado clerk, was jailed for state crimes related to election machine tampering. President Trump issued a pardon, but presidential pardons typically apply only to federal crimes.

🚨 How Fox Would Spin It

"Radical Left Judges REFUSE Trump's Pardon! Deep State Keeps Patriotic Tina Peters Jailed for Exposing Election Fraud!"

🌿 DeFoxed Reality Check

A president's pardon generally covers only *federal* offenses. Tina Peters was convicted under Colorado's state laws. Legal experts confirm a presidential pardon does not extend to state-level convictions.

💡 Why This Matters

This situation shows the clear limits of presidential power regarding state criminal justice systems, reinforcing the crucial division between federal and state authority.

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