J6 Pipe Bomber Suspect Confesses, Says He’s Glad Explosives Didn’t Go Off Because He Hates Both Parties Equally
A Virginia man has confessed to planting pipe bombs outside the headquarters of both major political parties in Washington, DC, nearly five years after the devices were discovered, according to court documents released Sunday.
Brian Cole, 30, of Virginia, admitted responsibility for placing explosive devices outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee buildings on January 5, 2021, the day before the January 6 riots and protests at the Capitol.
The US Attorney for the District of Columbia announced the development in a post on X, stating that Cole provided a detailed confession to the charged offenses.
According to the announcement, Cole told law enforcement he was frustrated with both political parties.
The court documents filed Sunday revealed that Cole confessed to constructing the pipe bombs, filling them with explosive powder and setting their timers to detonate.
The devices were discovered but thankfully failed to go off.
During his interview with federal authorities, Cole explained that “something just snapped” after “watching everything, just everything get worse.”
He wanted to target the parties because “they were in charge,” according to the filing.
Cole told investigators that he does not “like either party” and had taken issue with how the 2020 election had been conducted.
His frustration with the political establishment appeared to be directed at both sides of the aisle.
The court filing describes how Cole walked federal agents through the entire process of constructing, transporting, and planting the explosive devices.
The interview lasted between one and two hours.
Cole provided specific details about his manufacturing process to investigators.
He explained that he made the black powder using charcoal, Lilly Miller sulfur dust and potassium nitrate purchased from Lowe’s.
The mixing process took place in a Pyrex bowl, and Cole used a spoon or measuring cup to pour the black powder into the devices, according to his confession to authorities.
The U.S. Attorney emphasized that the office and its law enforcement partners are working vigorously to secure justice in the attempted attack on the nation’s political institutions.
TTOA reported earlier this month that Cole created fan art, wrote stories and produced other content inspired by the “My Little Pony” series.
He reportedly often blended the characters with violent or horror themes.
One illustration included a scenario where Cole commented on a pony wielding a machine gun: “Eh… I’d give her an RPG. What can I say? Explosions are COOL!!”
Other works showcased panic, fear and suspense, blending child-friendly characters with disturbing themes.
A former high school classmate told the Washington Post that Cole was frequently bullied for his interests. “People didn’t pay him much mind, but unfortunately I remember times of him being bullied… calling him out for being a ‘My Little Pony’ fan,” the classmate said.
Cole’s grandmother described him as “almost autistic-like,” citing challenges with social interaction.
Online, Cole reportedly listed hobbies including parkour, music, horror video games, drawing, anime and philosophical self-improvement.
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