5 things to know about pipe bombing suspect Brian Cole Jr.

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Friday, December 05, 2025

FBI agents gather in front of the home of suspected Jan. 6, 2021, pipe bomber on Dec. 4, 2025, in Woodbridge, Virginia. Federal agents have arrested a suspect identified as Brian Cole they are alleging placed two pipe bombs, which never exploded, the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack. | Andrew Leyden/Getty Images

Brian Cole Jr., 30, was arrested Thursday in connection with the placement of pipe bombs near the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee on Jan. 5, 2021. While little concrete information has been revealed about his motive, additional details have emerged about Cole’s personality and behavior before and after the pipe bombs were discovered.

Here are five things to know about the alleged suspect.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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