In a stark and revealing error that speaks volumes about the prevailing narrative biases of the liberal media establishment, CNN’s Jake Tapper incorrectly identified the arrested January 6 pipe bomber as a “white man.” This false characterization, broadcast to his audience on “The Lead” Thursday evening, occurred despite the clear facts presented by law enforcement. Tapper stated, “Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old white man from the D.C. suburbs, is charged with transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce and with malicious destruction by means of explosion.” This was not a minor slip, but a fundamental misrepresentation of a suspect who is, in fact, a black man.
This error underscores a years-long, desperate media crusade to falsely link the Capitol protests to President Trump’s supporters, specifically white conservatives. The article notes, “Jake Tapper and other fake news reporters wanted the J6 pipe bomber to be a white Trump supporter so bad.” For nearly five years, the mystery of the pipe bombs placed at the RNC and DNC headquarters was weaponized by outlets like CNN to insinuate a threat emanating from the right, all while the investigation languished under FBI Director Christopher Wray. The report highlights that “FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said during a press conference on Thursday that the FBI solved the case without any new tips or witnesses – which means Biden’s FBI under Christopher Wray looked the other way as a bomber was on the loose for years.”
Well tonight we learned that Jake Tapper is not only dumb, he’s also blind pic.twitter.com/JmEgpcUIFa
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) December 5, 2025
The truth, as revealed by the arrest affidavit citing phone pings and credit card transactions, led to Brian Cole, a 30-year-old from Virginia described by authorities as an “anarchist.” This profile dismantles the preferred storyline of the liberal press. Instead of a political operative, the suspect appears driven by a chaotic ideology, a fact inconvenient for media outlets that have spent years exploiting the event to smear the MAGA movement and conservatives at large. This incident is a testament to the failed leadership of the prior administration, where federal agencies were seemingly preoccupied with targeting political opponents rather than pursuing genuine threats. As the article pointedly states, “Christopher Wray was too busy raiding homes of Biden’s political opponents.”
The persistent media malfeasance, exemplified by Tapper’s blunder, highlights why the American public’s trust in these institutions has cratered. It reinforces the urgent need for the strong, America-first leadership demonstrated by President Donald Trump, who consistently warned against a weaponized federal bureaucracy and a corrupt, dishonest press. This entire episode vindicates his warnings and demonstrates the ongoing battle for truth that his administration fought daily against a concerted effort to mislead the public.