Overview
- The FBI arrested Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Virginia in connection with explosive devices placed at the DNC and RNC on Jan. 5, 2021.
- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the arrest resulted from diligent, collaborative police work and noted the case had languished for four years under the prior administration.
- Appearing on Fox News, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino declined to repeat his past suggestion of a cover-up and said he now bases investigations on facts.
- Bongino said investigators are “pretty comfortable we have our guy” while stressing that the investigation has only just begun.
- Hannity highlighted Bongino’s earlier public speculation about an inside job, drawing fresh scrutiny to his prior role as a paid media commentator.