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Former Trump Prosector JP Cooney Runs for Office in Virginia Democratic Bid

JP Cooney, former deputy to Special Counsel Jack Smith who prosecuted President Trump, is running for office in Virginia as a Democrat. He aims to seek a congressional seat.

JP Cooney, a former deputy to Special Counsel Jack Smith, who worked on the criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, has announced his candidacy for office in Virginia as a Democrat. Cooney's decision comes after being fired by President Trump, and he aims to represent the state's 11th congressional district. As a former prosecutor involved in high-profile cases against the President, Cooney is expected to face scrutiny from both parties. He will run on the Democratic ticket for the 2024 elections.

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