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Virginia Man Charged for Attempted Bombing of DNC, RNC

12/10/2025

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Brian Cole Jr., from Woodbridge, Virginia, is accused of attempting to bomb the Republican and Democratic National Committees on January 5, 2021.
Surveillance footage shows him planting a pipe bomb outside the Republican headquarters.
Cole is a fan of My Little Pony who created fan art and horror-themed stories.
Cole faces multiple charges, including transporting explosives with intent to harm.
He reportedly confessed to police.

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Story summary

Brian Cole Jr., from Woodbridge, Virginia, is accused of attempting to bomb the Republican and Democratic National Committees on January 5, 2021.
Surveillance footage shows him planting a pipe bomb outside the Republican headquarters.
Cole is a fan of My Little Pony who created fan art and horror-themed stories.
Cole faces multiple charges, including transporting explosives with intent to harm.
He reportedly confessed to police.