Source: Fox News
Summary
JP Cooney, a former prosecutor who worked on the criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, has announced a congressional bid in Virginia as a Democrat. Cooney was fired by the Department of Justice due to his work on the Trump cases. He aims to run in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, which would be altered under a proposed redistricting plan. Cooney has gained support from former special counsel Jack Smith, who praised him as a person and public servant. Cooney has expressed concerns about Trump’s leadership and the effectiveness of Congress in checking presidential power.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
JP Cooney, a former prosecutor, is running for Congress in Virginia. He was fired by the Department of Justice due to his work on Trump cases. Cooney has gained support from Jack Smith, who praised him as a person and public servant. Cooney’s campaign announcement includes a familiar refrain: concerns about Trump’s leadership and the effectiveness of Congress. The proposed redistricting plan that would create Cooney’s desired congressional district is still pending. The familiar pattern of a prosecutor-turned-politician continues.
Author: Evan Null
