Staff Reports
As if the events of January 6th needed more drama, new revelations have emerged that raise serious doubts about the competence of the FBI during one of the most significant security breaches in recent history. According to reports from Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a Republican from Georgia and chairman of the House Administration oversight subcommittee, cellular providers have confirmed that they have intact phone data from the area where two pipe bombs were planted. This directly contradicts previous claims made by the FBI that the data was corrupted, leaving many to wonder just what is going on in the nation’s top law enforcement agency.
With nearly four years having passed since the Capitol riot, the FBI’s inability to identify the suspect responsible for the pipe bombings remains an ongoing mystery. Loudermilk has pointed out that if the FBI had been using the data readily available from the phone companies, there’s a good chance they would have already made an arrest. It’s baffling how, with all the resources of the FBI at their disposal, they still can’t seem to crack this case. Perhaps they need to upgrade more than just their technology.
J6 Shocker: Phone companies dispute FBI testimony on pipe bombs suspect, key lawmaker reveals https://t.co/Dtb2Kwotqv
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) November 14, 2024
It gets murkier with Steve D’Antuono, the former Assistant Director who oversaw the initial investigation, who previously testified that the FBI received corrupted data from one of these carriers. In his colorful way of explaining things, D’Antuono noted the unfortunate circumstances that led to this corrupted data – just what the FBI loves: a good excuse. But in a plot twist worthy of a bad cop movie, all the major cell carriers have now refuted his claims, indicating that the FBI never notified them of any issues accessing their data. So, who’s telling the truth here? It seems like the FBI is having a bit of an identity crisis.
The concerns surrounding the unsolved pipe bomb situation are amplified by a serious security lapse that could have had tragic consequences. During the chaos on January 6th, then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was reportedly taken within mere yards of one of the live bombs. This leaves many asking how the Secret Service could let such a fundamental oversight occur. A security operation that unknowingly puts the Vice President close to explosives? That deserves a reenactment of “Mission Impossible” just to illustrate the complete disregard for safety protocols.
Not only is there video evidence of a suspect casually planting one of the bombs in plain sight, but the FBI has also managed to obtain photographic material showing the individual holding what appears to be a cell phone when they committed this act. With a $500,000 reward on the table for any leads on the suspect, one would think they would put more focus on the mountain of evidence right under their noses instead of nitpicking over corrupted data. The FBI may get an A+ for investigative drama, but when it comes to solving this case, they’re still out for recess.
In light of these developments, Loudermilk has demanded answers from FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding whether D’Antuono’s testimony holds any water and if the FBI has gotten back to the phone carriers for a fresh batch of uncorrupted data. The plot thickens further with the FBI’s continued silence amidst mounting pressure from Congress over their handling of this investigation. Perhaps they are hoping this all fades away, but with the public eye increasingly skeptical, that wishful thinking may be in vain.
