Summary
Fox News host Sean Hannity questioned FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino about his previous statements alleging a cover-up in the case of pipe bombs planted outside political offices before the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Bongino, now part of the FBI, insisted investigations are based on facts, not opinions. Recently, the FBI arrested Brian J. Cole Jr., accusing him of placing the bombs.
Key Facts
- Fox News host Sean Hannity asked Dan Bongino about past comments on a supposed "cover-up" related to pipe bombs from January 5, 2021.
- Dan Bongino used to claim there was an inside job involved in the pipe bomb case.
- Bongino now serves as Deputy Director of the FBI and stated investigations are based on evidence.
- The FBI arrested Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, from Virginia, in connection to the pipe bombs.
- Cole is charged with placing explosives near the Democratic and Republican national committee offices.
- Authorities said the arrest came from analyzing existing evidence, not from new tips.
- Cole had purchased materials associated with making the bombs and was in the area at the time.
- The investigation continues with input from several law enforcement agencies.
