Why Did a Democratic Governor Just Free Trump's Election Denier?
May 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelTina Peters, the Colorado election official convicted of breaching voting equipment, has been freed after Trump pressured Democratic Governor Jared Polis into granting clemency. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold reacts and explains why this sets a dangerous precedent for election security heading into 2026.
Then former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger breaks down what Democrats must do to win the 2026 midterms — and why a close result could be exactly the opening Trump needs to challenge the outcome.
Plus, Jess Michaels reports live from the Epstein files exhibit in New York City. The DOJ has now missed its legal deadline to release the complete Epstein files by 150 days. Why isn't this front page news?
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