The Dan Bongino Show The Boys At The Bureau Got The Bomber | Episode 182
Dec 5, 2025
Dan Bongino, a former federal law-enforcement officer and conservative commentator, dives into the arrest of pipe-bomber Brian Cole Jr. amidst discussions of the DOJ's current and past evidence handling. He provides insights into the renewed FBI efforts over nine months to solve the case and highlights the importance of forensic evidence linking Cole to the crime. The duo addresses the politicization of the FBI and calls for accountability among leaders who may have obstructed investigations. Bongino also teases future revelations as the legal process unfolds.
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New Team Reexamined Old Evidence
- Dan Bongino and Kash Patel led a renewed investigative push that reexamined existing evidence.
- Patel credited bringing in new investigators and experts to generate leads and secure the suspect.
Bongino Made The Case A Priority
- Dan Bongino made the pipe bomber case his top priority upon joining the FBI.
- He directed resources and sustained focus to get the suspect after months of work.
Technical Forensics Closed Gaps
- Forensics used photogrammetry: a height analysis matched the surveillance subject to the suspect.
- Video showed distinctive actions like adjusting eyeglasses and carrying a backpack, aiding ID.