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Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don't apply to DC pipe bomb suspect
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump's mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don't apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Monday.U.S. District...
Key takeaway 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Why this matters in The Waco
The ruling in the case of Brian J. Cole Jr. has implications for McLennan County residents who may be following the developments in the January 6 riot cases. As the federal judge's decision highlights, the scope of presidential pardons can be limited, and in this instance, it does not extend to individuals like Cole who were not charged or convicted at the time of the pardon. This case may also resonate with local community members who are interested in the intersection of national politics and law enforcement. In Waco , where public safety and community events are often a focus, the details of the pipe bomb incident and its connection to the January 6 riot may prompt discussions about the potential consequences of extremist actions and the importance of thorough investigations. The fact that Cole's alleged actions were motivated by conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election may also spark local conversations about the need for critical thinking and media literacy.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump's mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don't apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Monday.U.S. District...
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