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

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.