DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Says Someone Needed to 'Speak Up' About Stolen Election Claims

A suspect accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021, told investigators he felt compelled to 'speak up' for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen, according to federal prosecutors. The suspect's statement suggests a motivation driven by concerns about the outcome of the presidential election. Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive behind the pipe bomb attacks. The suspect is one of several individuals charged in connection with the incidents.