Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr. Arrested After Trump Administration Revived Dormant Case

Arrest of Pipe Bomb Suspect

• 🎯 Brian Cole Jr. was arrested and charged with placing pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC on January 5th, 2021.
• ⚖️ He faces charges for violating 18 USC 844, specifically the use of an explosive device.

Investigation and Charges

• 🔍 The investigation is ongoing, with search warrants being executed and the possibility of additional charges.
• 📄 The case remains under investigation, and more charges may be filed as it progresses.

Case Revival Under Trump Administration

• 🚀 The arrest occurred because the Trump administration prioritized this case.
• ⏳ The case had languished for four years under the Biden administration without significant movement.
• 💡 Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the resurrection of the dormant investigation was due to the hard work of the Trump administration, Director Kash Patel, and Deputy Director Dan Bongino.

Law Enforcement Collaboration

• 🤝 This operation was the result of multiple agencies working together safely and successfully.
• 🕵️‍♀️ The effort involved diligent police and prosecutorial work by the ATF, Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and the FBI.
• 🚫 There was no new tip or new witness; the progress was attributed to diligent police and prosecutorial work.