A recent report from the House Committee on Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight has dropped explosive revelations about the investigation into the January 6 pipe bomber. According to the report, the FBI ceased active pursuit of the suspect in 2021, suppressed critical evidence, and is now refusing to cooperate with Congressional investigators.
The January 6 Capitol riot overshadowed a separate, equally alarming event: the discovery of pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters. The bombs, planted the night before, posed a significant threat, diverting law enforcement resources from the Capitol just as chaos unfolded.
The new report paints a damning picture of the FBI’s handling of the case, suggesting deliberate negligence or worse. Despite initial efforts—including issuing search warrants, analyzing security footage, and examining the bomb components—progress abruptly halted. By late 2021, the FBI had reportedly stopped actively searching for the suspect.
Former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino, citing a whistleblower, claims that law enforcement assets were briefed about the suspect, described as “a guy in a hoodie,” the day after the bombs were discovered. However, two days later, those agents were allegedly instructed to stand down without explanation.
Bongino’s account contradicts earlier statements from FBI Director Christopher Wray, who assured Congress of the agency’s commitment to the investigation.
Representative Barry Loudermilk, who heads the subcommittee, released the report with additional information supporting the whistleblower’s claims.
“Nearly four years later, federal law enforcement has yet to identify the individual responsible for planting the pipe bombs,” the report notes. Despite the threat posed and the critical diversion of resources, the FBI has provided no substantive updates to Congress.
The report also highlights conflicting accounts about cellular data tied to the suspect. A former senior FBI official testified that cell carriers provided “corrupted” data, potentially containing the bomber’s identity. However, the carriers themselves refuted this, stating they supplied uncorrupted data and were never informed by the FBI of any issues.
The lack of progress in such a high-profile case has led to mounting questions about the FBI’s competence and transparency. The bombs, discovered just blocks from the Capitol, could have inflicted mass casualties had they detonated. Yet federal law enforcement appears to have deprioritized the investigation despite its national security implications.
Loudermilk expressed frustration over the FBI’s refusal to provide updates or collaborate with Congressional oversight efforts. “This is not just about finding the bomber—it’s about ensuring accountability within our institutions,” he said in a statement.
The report also delves into the contradictions surrounding cellular data analysis. Cellphone records were a key part of the investigation, yet the conflicting narratives about “corrupted” data have muddied the waters. The carriers insist their data was intact, raising concerns about whether the FBI mishandled or misrepresented the information.
Such discrepancies have fueled speculation about deeper institutional failures—or deliberate obfuscation. Critics argue that the FBI’s lack of transparency raises serious questions about its priorities and integrity.
The pipe bomber case isn’t just a law enforcement matter; it has become a flashpoint in the broader political debate over the events of January 6. Critics of the FBI allege that the agency has been selective in its investigations, focusing heavily on prosecuting Capitol rioters while sidelining equally urgent threats like the pipe bombs.
This perception of bias has eroded trust in the FBI among some lawmakers and the public. “The American people deserve answers,” said Loudermilk. “This isn’t just about one case; it’s about restoring faith in our institutions.”
The FBI has no suspects on the J6 RNC/DNC pipe bombs, and Pelosi/Cheney’s former J6 Select Committee failed to report on the many security failures surrounding the event during their “investigation.”
Today’s report highlights why the American people still deserve the full truth. https://t.co/ZQnBjq3mFy
— Rep. Barry Loudermilk (@RepLoudermilk) January 2, 2025
For years we’ve been told an unidentified suspect planted pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, the night before the Capitol riot.
The FBI still ‘can’t find’ the person who planted the bombs.
The US Capitol was shut down on January 6 after the feds found the bombs near the Republican and Democrat Party headquarters.
But did this so-called suspect actually plant the bombs the night before?
Video recently released from January 6 shows a police officer carrying a bag toward the location of the DNC ‘pipe bomb’ at 12:51 pm on Jan. 6 – just 15 minutes before the ‘explosive device’ was discovered by another officer.
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NEW: Recently discovered video from Jan 6 shows an individual believed to be police carrying a bag toward the location where “pipe bomb” was found at DNC.
This is about 15 minutes before another officer “discovered” the device.
Another shady moment in this unsolved “mystery” pic.twitter.com/OeZZsKw1hs
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) August 14, 2024
Did this police officer place the pipe bomb next to the park bench on January 6?
Not one Secret Service agent saw the pipe bomb during a sweep of the building before Kamala Harris arrived that day.
The bomb-sniffing dog that was brought to the location earlier in the day also didn’t detect the bomb.
Last year J6 footage released showed a highly-trained bomb-sniffing dog somehow missing the DNC ‘pipe bomb’ just a few feet away at approximately 9:51 am that morning.
The FBI has told the public for 3+ years that the J5/6 “pipe bomber” planted the devices the night before. FBI brass insisted pipe bombs were viable—with black power—and deadly.
So how did bomb sniffing canine miss DNC “bomb” just a few feet away at 9:50am? pic.twitter.com/ueyk85y6yA
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) February 13, 2024
Additionally Secret Service agents also miraculously didn’t seem concerned that a deadly ‘pipe bomb’ was discovered within close proximity to Kamala Harris.
Harris’s Secret Service detail arrived at 11:25 am that morning and did not find the pipe bomb…that’s because it was likely planted by the police officer 90 minutes later.
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MORE DNC J6 FOOTAGE
About 90 minutes after a bomb sniffing canine and his handler walked past the area where the alleged “pipe bomb” was planted, Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail arrived at 11:25am.
At least 6 vehicles and numerous agents, officers, and security guards also… pic.twitter.com/Se47VXASYm
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) February 13, 2024
The FBI is also withholding critical surveillance footage of the pipe bomber sitting on the bench.
Here is video proof the FBI is withholding critical footage that would show whether or not the pipe bomber planted the bomb when they said he/she did:
Here we PROVE the FBI is withholding critical footage that would show whether or not the pipe bomber planted the bomb when they said he/she did
Why is the DNC so uninterested in finding out who this DNC pipe bomber is? Why has Kamala Harris covered up her presence at the DNC on… pic.twitter.com/lXEfedlxzB
— Darren J. Beattie 🌐 (@DarrenJBeattie) January 18, 2024
The House report has reignited public interest in the pipe bomber case, with calls for renewed investigations and greater transparency. The subcommittee is expected to push for further hearings and possibly subpoenas to compel the FBI to cooperate.
Meanwhile, the suspect remains at large, and the bombs’ origins and intended targets remain a chilling mystery. The case stands as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by unresolved threats and the importance of accountability in law enforcement.
As Congress continues to probe the FBI’s handling of this case, the public awaits answers—not just about the identity of the pipe bomber, but about why the investigation appears to have been abandoned.
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