Staff Reports
President Donald Trump’s administration has delivered a major win for national security with the arrest of Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside both the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021—just ahead of the Capitol events. After years of what many viewed as neglect under the Biden DOJ, this breakthrough showcases renewed commitment to prioritizing real threats over political theater. Law enforcement’s persistence finally closed in on Cole, proving that focused leadership gets results where excuses fall short.
The timeline speaks volumes: nearly four years passed with the case seemingly stalled amid Biden-era obsession with January 6 trespassers, despite Attorney General Merrick Garland claiming ample evidence. Critics long argued resources were diverted to partisan witch hunts, sidelining bombs that endangered both parties’ headquarters. Trump’s DOJ flipping the script signals a return to basics—hunting terrorists, not headlines—exposing how prior priorities left Americans vulnerable.
Senator Mark Warner’s gripes about selective prosecution smack of deflection, turning justice into another partisan football. Pipe bombs aren’t a “both sides” issue; they’re a clear danger demanding swift action, regardless of spin. Democrats’ unease over the timing reeks of discomfort with accountability finally catching up, but real progress shouldn’t trigger conspiracy theories—it should unite patriots against violence.
No flashy new evidence sparked this arrest; old-school FBI grit connected the dots on surveillance, mobility data, and leads long ignored. This raises alarms: how many threats festered in bureaucratic backlogs under Biden? Trump’s hands-on approach ensures threats like Cole don’t languish, safeguarding RNC, DNC, and every citizen from radical acts.
This capture cuts through division, reminding all that bomb plots transcend politics—yet only strong leadership neutralizes them. Biden’s DOJ talked tough but delivered delays; Trump’s delivers justice. Americans deserve safety first, not excuses, proving partisan bickering crumbles when real resolve takes charge.
