Militia Members Used Walkie-Talkie App In Riots

The Guardian reports:

Audio and chat logs reveal that at least two insurrectionists who broke into the Capitol on 6 January used Zello, a social media walkie-talkie app that critics say has largely ignored a growing far-right user base.

“We are in the main dome right now,” said a female militia member, speaking on Zello, her voice competing with the cacophony of a clash with Capitol police. “We are rocking it. They’re throwing grenades, they’re frickin’ shooting people with paintballs, but we’re in here.”

“God bless and godspeed. Keep going,” said a male voice from a quiet environment. “Jess, do your shit,” said another. “This is what we fucking lived up for. Everything we fucking trained for.”

Read the full article. Zello claims 150 million users.

New: @HamptonStall and I uncovered @Zello recordings from two people who broke into the Capitol last week https://t.co/M3cZsAT0Za

— Micah Loewinger (@MicahLoewinger) January 13, 2021