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J.P. Cooney

@jpcooney.bsky.social
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Federal Prosecutor. Baseball Fanatic. Son of Virginia. Running to flip newly proposed VA-07.

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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
Dave swore an oath to the Constitution when he joined the Air Force and has honored it throughout his life--as a police officer and as a special agent and senior leader at the FBI. We need Dave's experience, integrity, and leadership in Congress. Please support him today! @davesundberg.bsky.social
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Dave Sundberg for Congress
Dave Sundberg is running for Congress in Maryland's 5th Congressional District to defend the Constitution and protect the American people.
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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 first leader I will highlight is @davesundberg.bsky.social, the former head of the FBI Washington Field Office, who, like me, is fighting to finish the job by holding Trump accountable.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
From former federal prosecutors to frontline leaders taking on corruption, these are the people we need to watch and support. True accountability requires leaders who treat our Constitution and democratic checks and balances as real rules, not something to be sold to the highest bidder.
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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
Blanche must be confused--the ballroom with the national security issue was the publicly accessible one at Mar-a-Lago where Trump stored Top Secret documents he stole. Blanche was Trump's personal defense attorney in that case, too.
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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
We need to win back Congress, demand accountability, and restore respect for the rule of law.
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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
I was honored to participate in last Friday's Arlington Peace Officers Memorial and was fortunate to work with the very best in law enforcement throughout my time as a prosecutor.
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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
thebulwark.com
Trump’s Corruption Is Going to Sink Him
Conditions are right for voters to stop turning a blind eye to his greed, grift, and gold leaf.
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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
But nothing—nothing—is going to stop me from continuing to stand up to Donald Trump, and standing for the rule of law.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I am proud that throughout my career as a prosecutor and attorney, I have always accepted the law as courts have determined it and when there are no more challenges to be had, and I will do the same here if that proves to be the case.
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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
Read about and listen to Jack's sobering assessment here, and then join us to take back Congress and hold the Trump DOJ accountable.
nytimes.com
Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies
At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.
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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
7. Illegal and Costly War. By launching an illegal and ill-considered war against Iran, Trump has put Virginians at risk while MAGA Republicans refuse to do their duty. In Congress, I will ensure that as the Constitution requires, only Congress can declare war. www.wavy.com/news/militar...
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Virginia Air National Guard participation confirmed in Operation Epic Fury
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Air National Guard has participated in recent combat operations against Iran, according to a spokesperson with the Virginia National Guard. Operation Epic Fury is…
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/protest...
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Protesters allege inhumane conditions at Northern Va. ICE office
Dozens lined up along Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly on Wednesday to protest a nearby ICE office that’s recently been the source of complaints about immigrants being held in inhumane condit...
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
6. Immigration. Trump's illegal and abusive immigration policies included a Virginia ICE center that deprived detainees of food, water, showers, and places to sleep. In Congress, I will ensure that everyone in the immigration system gets due process and fair conditions.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/fede...
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Federal Judge Dismisses Comey and James Indictments
Judge Currie found that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan lacked authority to bring the indictments, rendering them invalid.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
5. Rule of Law. Trump's DOJ, and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Virginia, have destroyed their historic credibility and independence by launching retaliatory prosecutions of Jim Comey and Tish James. Through rigorous congressional oversight, I will expose the rot at DOJ and rebuild the rule of law.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
4. Federal Workers and the Economy. Trump's DOGE senselessly fired scores of experienced, qualified public servants, as MAGA Republicans stood by. Now, Virginia's economy is suffering. In Congress, I will reverse DOGE's cuts and restore our respect for expertise in the federal government.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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AUGUSTA MEDICAL GROUP ANNOUNCES A CONSOLIDATION OF LOCATIONS TO IMPROVE CONSISTENT CARE – Augusta Health
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
3. Healthcare. Trump and MAGA Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" hasn't been so beautiful for healthcare in the Seventh District, forcing health clinics to close. In Congress, I will fight for quality and accessible healthcare throughout the District.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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Expert: Trump's tariff war to be detrimental to Virginia farmers
Virginia farmers are making critical decisions about the planting season as tariffs create uncertainty regarding the demand for products.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
2. Farmers. Trump's illegal tariffs--which MAGA Republicans refused to stop--hurt Virginia's farmers. In Congress, I will uphold Congress's constitutional role to determine whether to tax, and ensure that we serve as a check on the executive branch, not a rubber stamp.
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
1. Affordability. Trump and MAGA Republicans' policies have driven up costs of everything from health care to groceries. In Congress, I will champion the legislative solutions that Democrats have already proposed to make prescription drugs, groceries, gas, housing, and education more affordable.
virginiaindependentnews.com
After a year of Trump’s policies, costs are rising for Virginians
'Whether it’s groceries or other household goods, people are definitely paying more,' said Amanda Pittman, the communications director at Affordable Virginia.
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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
We need to take back Congress so that rigorous oversight is focused on this lawless president, not used against the people.
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Republican House leaders demand Arlington County officials work with ICE agents
Reps. Jim Jordan and Tom McClintock sent letters to Arlington County leaders Monday demanding documents on why the county has refused to cooperate with ICE.Arli
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J.P. Cooney @jpcooney.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Like these Arlington law enforcement officials, I’ve been in these crosshairs—because like them, I stand for the rule of law and I stand up to Trump.
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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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