Suspected pipe bomber told FBI he backed Trump, believed 2020 election conspiracies

There's no shortage of questions about Brian Cole Jr. and his actions, but some new details are coming to the fore.

Friday, December 05, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Suspected pipe bomber told FBI he backed Trump, believed 2020 election conspiracies Suspected pipe bomber told FBI he backed Trump, believed 2020 election conspiracies There's no shortage of questions about Brian Cole Jr. and his actions, but some new details are coming to the fore. MORE FBI's Bongino tries to explain his discredited conspiracy theory in pipe-bombs case Why did the FBI deputy director get the pipe-bombs case wrong? He has an answer, but it isn't a good one. MORE FBI's Bongino tries to explain his discredited conspiracy theory in pipe-bombs case Why did the FBI deputy director get the pipe-bombs case wrong? He has an answer, but it isn't a good one. MORE Trump taps new ballroom architect for $300 million White House vanity project Whether the president will ever devote this much attention to governing and policymaking is unclear. MORE Trump taps new ballroom architect for $300 million White House vanity project Whether the president will ever devote this much attention to governing and policymaking is unclear. MORE Trump's commutation for a convicted fraudster goes from bad to worse David Gentile was supposed to pay $15.5 million in restitution to thousands of victims. Thanks to Trump, they get nothing. MORE Trump's commutation for a convicted fraudster goes from bad to worse David Gentile was supposed to pay $15.5 million in restitution to thousands of victims. Thanks to Trump, they get nothing. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Facing new investigation, FHFA Bill Pulte's troubles become even more serious FBI officials at odds over 'seditious conspiracy' probe of Democratic veterans Following arrest in pipe-bombs case, White House rejects questions about Jan. 6 pardons FIFA rewards Trump with a new, hastily arranged, entirely unwarranted 'peace' prize Kash Patel says attacking the capital attacks 'our way of life,' ignoring other Jan. 6 events Rep. Himes shares SHOCKING DETAILS from boat strikes briefing; disputes key points in reported story WAIT, WAS THAT RACHEL? In all these years, Rachel has done some unexpected cameos (yes, that was Rachel's voice as Vesper Fairchild on that Batwoman show), but the outreach from the Colbert folks on this one with Weird Al took us by pleasant surprise.   Follow Rachel Maddow on Bluesky here. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up to follow it yourself or send this sign-up link to someone you know would appreciate it. NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY 229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER