Man charged with planting bombs near the Capitol claims he’s covered by Trump pardon - Politico

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Man charged with planting bombs near the Capitol claims he’s covered by Trump pardon.
The defendant, Robert Cordry, is accused of placing explosive devices at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Cordry's lawyer claims he was acting under the authority of a pardon from former President Donald Trump.