• President-elect Donald Trump alleges that the FBI has identified the individual who planted pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters on January 5, 2021, but is concealing the information to protect the Biden administration.
• The FBI has conducted a thorough investigation, including over 1,000 interviews and a review of 39,000 video files, but the suspect’s identity remains unknown, with a $500,000 reward still unclaimed.
• A recent House Administration Committee report suggests the FBI dropped the case in May 2021, fueling speculation that the suspect’s identity was suppressed for political reasons.
• The FBI maintains it has no leads on the suspect’s identity, with officials emphasizing they are following evidence, but critics question the lack of progress and delayed release of suspect footage.
• The unresolved pipe bomb case has reignited debates over government transparency and accountability, energizing Trump’s base and increasing pressure on the FBI and Biden administration to provide answers.

In a shocking development that has reignited the national conversation about the events of January 6, 2021, former President Donald Trump has publicly asserted that the FBI knows the identity of the individual responsible for planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot. Trump’s bold claim, made during a recent interview with Revolver News’ Darren Beattie, suggests a deliberate cover-up by federal authorities – a narrative that aligns with the explosive findings of a recent House Administration Committee report.

The January 6 pipe bomb incident remains one of the most perplexing and underreported aspects of that fateful day. The bombs, planted just hours before the Capitol breach, were discovered outside the DNC and RNC offices but failed to detonate. Despite an extensive FBI investigation – including over 1,000 interviews, 39,000 video files reviewed, and a $500,000 reward for information—the suspect’s identity remains a mystery. But according to Trump, the mystery may not be as unsolvable as the FBI claims.

In his interview with Beattie, the former president expressed confidence that the FBI knows who planted the bombs but has chosen to conceal the truth. “The FBI knows who did it,” Trump asserted, implying that the suspect’s identity would be politically damaging to the Biden administration and the so-called “regime” in power. This bombshell accusation comes on the heels of an 80-page House Administration Committee report that corroborates much of independent media’s reporting, raising serious questions about the FBI’s handling of the case.

The report, released just days before Trump’s interview, suggests that the FBI conducted a legitimate investigation into the pipe bombs for the first few months of 2021 but abruptly dropped the case around May of that year. Beattie and Trump both speculate that the FBI uncovered the bomber’s identity and determined that revealing it would be too embarrassing for the Biden administration. This theory has gained traction among conservatives, who have long criticized the FBI for what they see as a pattern of politically motivated misconduct.

The official story is not the whole story

The FBI, for its part, maintains that it has no leads on the suspect’s identity. In a recent statement, David Sundberg, assistant director of the FBI’s Washington field office, emphasized that the bureau is following the facts and evidence. “Without being able to confirm the suspect’s identity, it is very hard to definitively establish motive,” Sundberg told the Associated Press. However, critics argue that the FBI’s lack of progress over the past four years is suspicious, especially given the resources dedicated to the case.

The newly released video footage of the suspect, who was captured wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black gloves, and distinctive Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes, has done little to quell the controversy. While the FBI hopes the video will generate new tips, skeptics question why the bureau waited so long to release it. House Republicans have also criticized the FBI for failing to detect the bombs for 17 hours, calling it a major security lapse.

As the country transitions with the change in administration, the January 6 pipe bomb case is poised to become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over government transparency and accountability. Trump’s assertion that the FBI is covering up the bomber’s identity has energized his base and put the Biden administration on the defensive and pressure on the FBI to deliver answers.

For now, the identity of the pipe bomber remains a mystery – but if Trump is correct, the truth may be closer than we think. As the nation awaits further developments, one thing is clear: the January 6 pipe bomb case is far from over, and its resolution could have profound implications for the future of American politics. Stay tuned. The endgame is near.

Sources include:

Revolver.news

APNews.com

FoxNews.com