White House leveraged federal funding signals against Colorado amid Tina Peters fallout
TL;DR
An internal White House memo from a deputy assistant asked multiple federal agencies to brainstorm actions regarding Colorado, reportedly to align grants and federal support with administration priorities as Tina Peters’ imprisonment drew political heat. In the days after, agencies reportedly cut or redirected funding to Colorado (including large energy grant reductions and DOT funding), with moves to shut the Boulder NCAR climate lab and other actions cited by Colorado in a lawsuit. A federal judge criticized the administration for targeting Colorado, while the White House denies any link to Peters.
- ‘Smoking gun’ email shows White House summoned agencies to Colorado-focused meeting amid Tina Peters furor The Denver Post
- Colorado Was Targeted as Trump Fumed Over Election Denier, Email Shows The New York Times
- Trump administration accused of targeting Colorado with funding cuts, judge orders document release 9News
- Trump push to retaliate against Colorado described as ‘weaponization’ Colorado Public Radio
- White House emails reportedly tie Tina Peters prison sentence to Colorado funding cuts Westword
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