FBI’s Dan Bongino Says Bureau Is Closing In on Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspects

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino dropped a bombshell on Fox & Friends, announcing that the bureau is "closing in" on suspects tied to the pipe bombs placed near the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The devices, found near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters, have remained a lingering mystery for over four years, fueling speculation about security lapses and government transparency.

Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned podcast provocateur, didn’t mince words. "The second we got in, I said, ‘I want answers,’" he declared, hinting at progress in identifying the elusive figure caught on video planting the bombs. The suspect, cloaked in a gray hoodie, Nike Air Max sneakers, and a face mask, was recorded placing the devices 16 hours before their discovery. A Capitol Hill resident’s sharp eyes spotted one bomb while fetching laundry, triggering a frantic search that uncovered the second.

These weren’t just props—viable explosives with one-hour timers, they could have caused serious harm, according to a Department of Homeland Security report. Yet, the timers had expired by the time the bombs were found, raising questions about intent and execution. The plot thickens: Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi reportedly came within feet of the DNC bomb, a detail that’s raised eyebrows and conspiracy theories alike.

Bongino, once a vocal skeptic of the FBI’s handling of the case, now faces pressure to deliver clarity. With a $500,000 reward still on the table and over 600 tips pouring in, the bureau’s renewed focus suggests answers may finally be within reach—or at least, that’s the hope for a nation still grappling with the shadows of that chaotic day.