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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We need truth and accountability at all levels of government. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, @robsandia.bsky.social, a former corruption prosecutor, is running for Governor to take state government back from officials who self-deal, rather than serve the public. Let's help him win. robsand.com

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Rob Sand for Iowa

Rob Sand for Iowa Governor. Rob is only beholden to the people of Iowa, and Rob stands up for what's right, even when it's hard.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

DOJ's retreat from enforcing public corruption laws leaves communities more vulnerable to self-dealing now than at any point since Watergate. As Molly Gaston and I outline in a new white paper for UC Berkeley Law's Edley Center on Law & Democracy, state law enforcement can and should fill the void.

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Publications and Recent Faculty Scholarship

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Thank you to the grassroots Democratic volunteers dedicated to delivering accountability to Washington this fall, including the incredible Cooney for Congress team. It was an honor--and a ton of fun--to toast you at last night's Blue Fairfax Dinner. @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

@shannontaylorforva.com needs your support to flip Virginia’s 1st District. As a top prosecutor, she’s spent her career creating real accountability—from building a Police Integrity Unit to prosecuting a KKK leader. We need leaders with her integrity and grit more than ever. shannontaylorva.com

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Shannon Taylor for Congress

Shannon Taylor has spent the past 13 years as Henrico County’s top prosecutor protecting families and keeping our streets safe. She’s taken on violent

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Yesterday, I canvassed for Dave Sundberg, Democratic candidate for Congress in Maryland's 5th District. As head of FBI's Washington Field Office, he led probes of Jan. 6 and Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump ousted Dave because he refused to carry out Trump's corrupt agenda.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The 2026 elections aren’t just a partisan battle. They are an active test on the strength of our nation’s Constitution. The battle in Virginia and across the entire country isn’t over; it’s just getting started. Next week, I'm posting candidates running to protect the rule of law.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I joined Dahlia Lithwick's @slate.com podcast, Amicus, to discuss the "practiced, skillful corruption" behind Todd Blanche's order immunizing Donald Trump from tax evasion, and how the $1.8B slush fund is part of Trump's campaign to erase the Nation's memory of 1/6. shows.acast.com/amicus-with-...

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Trump’s Slush Fund Is Even Worse Than You Thought | Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

A former Jack Smith prosecutor and a veteran corruption reporter map the vectors for lawlessness that many have missed

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

A quick stop on Route 29. It was great to get a cone at Moo Thru and support a local Virginia business.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

For those tracking how compromised and unserious DOJ has become: Todd Blanche is now filing legal briefs about Trump’s corrupt White House ballroom that read like 3am Trump social media posts and absurdly claim it’s a national security issue.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

While my congressional campaign is ending, our movement to take on corruption and lawlessness is just beginning.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

While Donald Trump smugly uses the presidency to line his pockets, hardworking Americans who play by the rules struggle to make ends meet. Yet Republicans in Congress keep protecting Trump. So do powerful CEOs. This is corruption, not capitalism. www.notus.org/money/donald...

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Trump Bought Corporations’ Stock as His Administration Boosted Their Business

New federal disclosures indicate the president went on a stock-buying spree in early 2026.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling is a major setback for fair elections. Where do we go from here? We need to organize, advocate, and win back Congress. Democracy depends on it.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Humbled by the incredible grassroots support for my campaign. While we wait for the final result of the fair election referendum appeal, we are pausing acceptance of contributions. My commitment to standing up against corruption remains unshakable.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I joined MS Now's The Weekend to discuss how Donald Trump has turned the Justice Department into a weapon in his retribution campaign against perceived enemies--including through the second baseless and vindictive attempt to prosecute Jim Comey.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It's Police Week, when we should all take time to thank the men and women in law enforcement who sacrifice to keep us safe and uphold the rule of law.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Moms run this campaign. Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, Cynthia, my wife, Maureen, and the countless other Virginia mothers standing tall for American democracy. You are an inspiration to us all!

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Donald Trump's corruption is so extensive that it is hard to comprehend, but Mona Charen's recent piece in the Bulwark spells it out well. Let's work together to make this the turning point that she identifies, and reject this system that makes Trump and his cronies richer at our expense.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I am carefully reviewing the Virginia Supreme Court's decision invalidating the fair election referendum and will have more to say on it soon.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

When my former boss Jack Smith gave a clear and compelling speech on April 20 calling the Justice Department corrupted, it was before the two latest examples of the Trump DOJ's rot: the empty and absurd indictment of the SPLC and the second outrageous attempt to prosecute Jim Comey.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Seven for Seven: Today, on May 7, I want to point out seven of the countless ways that MAGA Republicans have hurt the Seventh District and Virginians--and that I will tackle when you send me to Congress.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Trump’s Republican allies in Congress are attacking Arlington's Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, and Police Chief instead of doing their constitutional duty and holding the Trump Administration to account.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Don't miss yesterday's episode of The Daily about disturbing trends in Americans' increasing acceptance of political violence. Please call your elected representatives and urge them to speak out.

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What Drives Political Violence in America

Has the country entered a new, dangerous phase of political violence?

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I'm incredibly grateful for the strong grassroots support for our campaign, including the more than 1,400 Virginia voters who signed petitions to put me on the ballot. Thanks to them, I officially declared my candidacy Friday and filed all of the necessary paperwork. Let's go! cooneyforcongress.com

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

It was great spending time with the @braddockdems.bsky.social last night. Your hard work and energy keep us moving forward. @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Grateful to the Rural Democrats Caucus for the opportunity to talk with you last night. Our conversations made one thing clear: Virginia needs leaders who work for you and your communities, not the interests of the most powerful. Thank you for all the work you do.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

On Monday night, I was privileged to attend the Brennan Center Legacy Awards Dinner and celebrate former Justice Department employees who refused to carry out Trump's illegal or unethical orders. Though these patriots' absence weakens the DOJ, their courage strengthens the rule of law.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Trump DOJ’s case against Jim Comey will be tossed. Vindictive. Selective. Lawless. Congress must hold DOJ’s leaders accountable. @jenpsaki.bsky.social

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I’m about to be live on @jenpsaki.bsky.social to discuss the Comey indictment. Hope you can watch.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Virginians approved redistricting through a fair democratic process. I'm confident the Virginia Supreme Court will affirm it.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Today, SCOTUS finished dismantling the Voting Rights Act, one of the most effective laws to ensure equal voting rights. It is the latest example of the the Roberts Court's disregard for everyday Americans in favor of the rich and powerful. In Congress, I will fight to restore equal voting rights.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

You don’t have to be a lawyer to see that the latest Comey indictment is a vindictive attempt to silence Trump’s critics. This is what it looks like when power is used to go after political opponents. We need Congress to step up and hold the DOJ accountable. @lauracoates.com @cnn.com

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I’ll be on on @cnn.com at 11pm with @lauracoates.com Live to discuss the latest indictment of James Comey and Trump’s abuse of DOJ to carryout his payback agenda.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Celebrated with my fellow Arlington Dems at the Blue Victory dinner last night! We fought Trump and won on the referendum—now we need to take back Congress. @arlingtondems.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Donald Trump is stealing your tax dollars for his vanity projects, like this secret $17.4M no-bid project that he steered to his pet construction company to fix ornamental fountains outside the White House. In Congress, I'll put a stop to Trump's corruption.

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Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Donald Trump needs to be impeached. I’m running for Congress to do it.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Yesterday, Donald Trump called Virginia voters’ approval of the redistricting referendum—our democratic stand against Trump’s corruption—“rigged” and “crooked.” Sound familiar? It’s the same lie he told when he lost the 2020 election.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

If no one holds Trump accountable, nothing else gets fixed. I’ve taken on corruption before. I was fired for it. Now I’m running to finish the job.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Read this to understand just how empty the Trump Justice Department’s prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center is.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

If you live in Virginia, tomorrow is your last chance to vote YES in the referendum for fair elections! Polls are open from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Go vote at the same place you do in regular elections. Vote YES! @vademocrats.bsky.social

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

As Jack Smith's top deputy, I know all about Donald Trump's deceitful attempts to overturn the valid 2020 election results in Detroit. Now, Trump's DOJ is using the same shameful playbook. But Michigan has a powerful weapon on its side--the truth--and AG Nessel is demonstrating how to fight back.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Everyone should be disturbed by how the Supreme Court slid into the "shadow docket"--the Court's unprecedented new way of doing business, which is to issue knee-jerk secretive rulings on consequential issues without providing the public with any reasoning. Congress needs to put a stop to it.

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The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Cooney for Congress volunteers knocking doors today in support of the YES campaign. It’s wet—but that’s not dampening the enthusiasm! Vote YES on April 21 Virginia! @vademocrats.bsky.social

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Today is the last day for early voting in Virginia. Vote YES to stop Trump’s corrupt power grab. Make a plan now to vote today or on Tuesday, April 21 at f.mtr.cool/sqvnhwddhg

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Community clinics play a vital role in caring for the uninsured. But they can't do it alone. In Arlington, a fraction of the 10,000 uninsured have access to a clinic. Trump's Medicaid cuts will leave up to 8,000 more in need. I will fight to restore the coverage Trump stole from hardworking people.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Last week, I visited the Arlington Free Clinic, which delivers comprehensive care to 1,600+ uninsured Arlingtonians. Its volunteer physicians, nurses, and staff provide extraordinary care. AFC is an Arlington gem and a model for community health centers across the country.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The latest sign that Donald Trump has destroyed DOJ's independence? An absurd opinion by OLC--formerly home to the smartest lawyers in our federal government--claiming that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, because Trump wants cover to hide the records of what he is doing in secret.

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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Virginia - we must pass this referendum for fair elections. I’m challenging you. Get five people to the polls before April 21.

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