The man charged with planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack has claimed that President Trump's recent clemency order covers his alleged conduct.

Lawyers for Brian Cole Jr. filed a motion Monday asserting that Trump's sweeping pardons for January 6-related cases should apply to their client's situation. The legal filing maintains Cole's innocence while arguing the presidential clemency extends to his alleged activities.

Cole faces federal charges related to the placement of explosive devices near both party headquarters on January 5, 2021, the day before the Capitol breach. The pipe bombs were discovered and safely removed by law enforcement, though they raised significant security concerns during the events surrounding January 6.

Trump issued broad pardons for individuals involved in January 6 cases shortly after taking office, covering various charges related to the Capitol attack and surrounding events. The clemency order has prompted legal challenges and motions from defendants seeking to have their cases dismissed or sentences commuted.

The pipe bomb case has been among the most serious charges stemming from the January 6 investigation, given the potential for significant harm from explosive devices. Federal prosecutors have treated the matter as a high-priority investigation since the devices were first discovered.

Cole's legal team will likely need to demonstrate that his alleged conduct falls within the scope of Trump's pardon language, which may face scrutiny from federal prosecutors and the court system.