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Top Lawyer Sean Cooksey Departs VP Vance's Office

2/5/2026

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  • Sean Cooksey, the top lawyer in Vice President JD Vance’s office, will leave to join BGR Group.
  • He led White House TikTok-saving efforts and helped form the DOJ's Division for National Fraud Enforcement.
  • Vice President JD Vance praised his dedication and impact on major projects, including talks with the U.K. on encrypted data access.
  • In his farewell, Cooksey said he was proud to serve under President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.