Nearly four years after pipe bombs were planted near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the night before the Jan. 6 protests, questions persist about the FBI’s investigation. A recent report suggests a critical claim made by the agency about corrupted cell phone data is being disputed by major mobile providers.

Despite surveillance footage showing the suspect planting the devices and extensive investigative efforts, no arrests have been made. Former FBI official Steve D’Antuono testified last year that corrupted data from a cell provider hindered their ability to identify the perpetrator. However, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), chair of the House Administration Oversight Subcommittee, says providers have denied this claim.

In an interview with Just the News, Loudermilk revealed that all major mobile carriers confirmed they did not provide corrupted data to the FBI. He further questioned whether the bureau ever informed the providers of any issues or sought to clarify the discrepancies.

The surveillance footage shows a suspect calmly sitting on a bench near the DNC’s garage, placing an explosive device between the bench and a bush. Despite clear video evidence and the use of geofencing technology to track mobile devices in the area, the suspect remains unidentified. Critics have noted the FBI’s apparent struggles to find the individual, even as others linked to the Capitol protests have been identified with less evidence.

Loudermilk has sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, pressing for answers about D’Antuono’s claim and the bureau’s handling of the investigation. The lack of resolution in this case has fueled public skepticism about the FBI’s transparency and effectiveness — as well as the extent of their involvement.

The pipe bombs were a peculiar and alarming aspect of an already chaotic day in U.S. history. With uncorrupted data reportedly available, Loudermilk and others are demanding a more thorough investigation to restore public trust in federal law enforcement.

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