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Massie Claims FBI Arrested Wrong Suspect in Pipe Bomb Case

3/24/2026

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) says the FBI arrested the wrong person in the January 6, 2021 pipe bomb case, citing analysis from The Blaze.
The Blaze analysis links significant physical differences between Brian Cole Jr. and the surveillance suspect.
Massie says an FBI whistleblower supports his claim.
The Blaze previously retracted a false identification in the case.
Massie continues promoting findings, though they do not definitively identify the perpetrator.

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) says the FBI arrested the wrong person in the January 6, 2021 pipe bomb case, citing analysis from The Blaze.
The Blaze analysis links significant physical differences between Brian Cole Jr. and the surveillance suspect.
Massie says an FBI whistleblower supports his claim.
The Blaze previously retracted a false identification in the case.
Massie continues promoting findings, though they do not definitively identify the perpetrator.