On December 7, 2025, the Associated Press (AP) reported on the arrest of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees on January 5, 2021. The report indicated that the Trump administration emphasized accountability for those who threaten democratic institutions, yet it notably omitted references to the violence that transpired when supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol the following day.

The article suggested that the Trump administration has engaged in efforts to reshape the narrative surrounding the January 6 events, including pardons and dismissals of legal personnel involved in prosecuting the rioters. Critics, including former Justice Department prosecutor Michael Romano, expressed concern that the administration has downplayed the violence against law enforcement during the Capitol attack, framing it as a selective historical revisionism.

The AP's coverage included claims that the suspect, Brian Cole, expressed belief in conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election, which Trump has claimed was fraudulent. These assertions were based on information from anonymous sources familiar with the investigation. The report has drawn scrutiny for its tone and implications, raising questions about the objectivity of the coverage in light of the ongoing political discourse surrounding the January 6 incident.