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Justice Delayed, Not Denied-How FBI Cracked the DC Pipe Bomb Case Without New Leads
Case Details The suspect, identified as Brian Cole Jr., is accused of planting pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) buildings in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021. Cole faces federal charges for transporting explosive devices and attempting to destroy property using explosives. Authorities say the bombs were viable and could have caused serious harm. Investigation Timeline The case reportedly stalled for nearly five years, with no new tips or evidence leading to the arrest. A new team under FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino allegedly revived the investigation by re-examining old evidence, crediting “good old-fashioned police work” rather than new leads. The arrest is portrayed as a success under President Trump’s leadership, emphasizing law-and-order themes and contrasting with claims of Democratic failures. Media and Public Reaction CNN misidentified the suspect’s race and criticized speculation that the bomber was linked to pro-Trump groups, framing these as examples of political bias in media coverage. Ongoing Questions Motive remains unclear; officials have not disclosed whether the suspect acted alone or had political affiliations. We raise questions about why the case languished for years and whether partisan considerations played a role Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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