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FBI Debunks Claims Linking Ex-Officer to Capitol Bombs

11/15/2025

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The FBI dismissed The Blaze's claim that a former Capitol Police officer was tied to pipe bombs at the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) before January 6, 2021.
The FBI says it is investigating a different individual who took photos near the RNC.
The Blaze's gait-analysis claim faced skepticism, with some Republicans promoting alternative narratives about law enforcement involvement.

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The FBI dismissed The Blaze's claim that a former Capitol Police officer was tied to pipe bombs at the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) before January 6, 2021.
The FBI says it is investigating a different individual who took photos near the RNC.
The Blaze's gait-analysis claim faced skepticism, with some Republicans promoting alternative narratives about law enforcement involvement.