Meet Tina

Tina Peters is a Navy SEAL Gold Star Mom, a cancer survivor, and a courageous whistleblower whose life has been marked by service, resilience, great personal loss and an unyielding dedication to truth. As the elected Mesa County Clerk in Colorado, Tina sought to uphold election integrity by creating a forensic backup of her county’s Dominion Voting System server. Her findings, which revealed manipulation in a local city council race and irregularities in the 2020 general election, catapulted her into the national spotlight and a storm of legal and personal challenges.
Tina’s actions led to her indictment on multiple charges, including three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, official misconduct, violation of duty, and failure to comply with secretary of state requirements. In August 2023, a jury convicted her on seven out of ten charges, resulting in an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the felonies, followed by an additional six-month jail term. Despite the verdict, Tina has maintained her innocence and has always made clear that her actions were motivated by a deep desire to protect the public’s trust in elections.

Throughout the trial and sentencing, Tina faced sharp rebukes from the presiding judge, who accused her of abusing her authority, deceiving the public, and capitalizing on baseless claims. Many argue that these remarks were excessively harsh and revealed a clear bias, reflecting the broader political climate under a liberal progressive governor and a Secretary of State widely criticized as corrupt. This perceived animosity, combined with the severity of her sentence, has sparked outrage among those who believe she is being unfairly targeted for her whistleblowing efforts and her outspoken criticism of election systems.

In her ongoing legal fight, Tina sought relief in federal court, contending that Mesa County District Attorney Dan Rubinstein retaliated against her for exercising her First Amendment rights. Both she and supporters maintain that his prosecution was a direct response to her public exposure of issues with the county’s voting systems. However, in May 2023, the Federal District Court rejected her motion to dismiss the criminal investigation, and in November, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld this decision. With her appeal unlikely to begin for another two years, Tina faces a prolonged and uncertain legal battle while remaining incarcerated—a predicament that continues to draw both national attention and fierce debate.

Most recently, Tina faced a harrowing and distressing situation while incarcerated at the Mesa County Jail. Fearing for her safety due to perceived threats from a violent inmate, Tina believed her life was in immediate danger, adding yet another layer of hardship to her already difficult journey. As a result, she was transferred to a detention facility in Loveland, Colorado. While the circumstances surrounding the move are complex, her supporters see it as a reflection of the harsh and often unjust conditions she has been forced to endure. Despite these trials, Tina remains determined and resolute, using her podcast as a platform to speak out, share her side of the story, and continue advocating for election integrity. To her supporters, Tina Peters represents a symbol of resilience and courage in the face of an abusive and politicized legal system that many believe has been weaponized against her. Her fight has become a rallying cry for transparency, reform, and the protection of whistleblowers. Tina’s journey, though fraught with challenges, serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to what she believes is the truth, inspiring others to stand up for their principles, no matter the cost.