Late-Night Email Sparks Colorado Retaliation Claims | Denver News

Late-night email sent by the Trump administration to five federal agencies just hours after blasting Colorado’s governor as “weak and pathetic” is now being called a “smoking gun” by state officials. The 3 AM message demanded immediate action to prioritize Colorado — specifically to align federal grants with White House priorities — sparking accusations of retaliation over the sentencing of Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters and Colorado’s mail-in voting system. In the wake of this, Colorado faced massive funding cuts: closure of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, $615 million in DOE funding slashed, and disaster relief denied for wildfire-ravaged Western Slope. Attorney General Phil Weiser says the email proves the White House weaponized federal power against Colorado — a revenge plot fueled by Trump’s failed attempts to pardon Peters, whom Polis eventually granted clemency to — triggering backlash from his own party. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c4bbf8e7cd041a8