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The “God’s army” convoy heading to the southern border is definitely not a militia and wants absolutely nothing to do with militias or other extremists. Except, of course, the militias and extremists who are joining the convoy and the organizers who have extensive ties to the militias and the patriot movement. On Wednesday, someone identifying themselves as a member of the Nebraska Constitutional Militia announced on the convoy channel on Zello, a walkie-talkie app, that they will be at the border this weekend. “We are there to support them. “Any help you need, please let us know,” they said, adding that they intend to remain peaceful. John Walz, a candidate for the Nebraska House of Representatives, announced on social media that he will join the Nebraska Constitutional Militia and meet with convoys for demonstrations over the weekend. Another person in Zello indicated that a California militia planned to join the convoy. The militia in question did not respond to VICE News' request for comment. Someone else on the channel identified themselves as a member of a 3% militia group and asked if it was still okay for them to join. Although organizers previously described themselves as “not militia-friendly,” they have changed their tune somewhat.
One of the administrators of the Zello channel said that it was okay for the militias to come, but only if they remained peaceful. They added that "handguns" were welcome, but said militia members should plan to leave their weapons in their vehicles during Saturday's demonstration. Organizers also asked people to leave their long guns at home. The involvement of militias and extremists is just the latest development in the potential slow-moving public Algeria Mobile Number List relations nightmare that convoy organizers have been struggling to avoid this week. Six influential people from the patriot world organized the convoy more than a month ago, weeks before simmering tensions between Texas and the Biden Administration erupted into a confrontation and generated intense interest in the convoy. Those organizers appear to be doing what they can to distance themselves from any potential disorder, such as violence or bad optics, that could unfold at the border in the coming days or even weeks.
Organizers plan to hold a “spiritual revival” on Saturday. Some convoy participants have expressed confusion and disappointment about the location and planned activities. "I'd love to see a million Americans show up at the border and link arms, but that's just me," streamer Oreo Express said in his livestream Thursday. "No one associated with this convoy is going to Eagle Pass, period," Kim Yeater, one of the organizers, said on Zello on Wednesday. “There is no desire to conflict with the National Guard, or disrupt their operations or anything.” “I would prefer the convoy to stay away from the border, but it would only draw attention,” Yeater said. It's worth noting that although Cornerstone Children's Ranch is 20 minutes from Eagle Pass, it is about 500 feet from the Mexican border. Want the best of VICE News delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here. Additional demonstrations will be held simultaneously on private properties in Yuma, Arizona, and San Ysidro, California. On Thursday, a group separated from the main convoy, which is currently in Dripping Springs, Texas, about 23 miles east of Austin, and headed toward Yuma. A pep rally is planned at a brewery in Dripping Springs on Thursday night. Organizers have suggested there may be separate groups of protesters or convoys demonstrating in Eagle Pass, but it is unclear who those groups are.
One of the administrators of the Zello channel said that it was okay for the militias to come, but only if they remained peaceful. They added that "handguns" were welcome, but said militia members should plan to leave their weapons in their vehicles during Saturday's demonstration. Organizers also asked people to leave their long guns at home. The involvement of militias and extremists is just the latest development in the potential slow-moving public Algeria Mobile Number List relations nightmare that convoy organizers have been struggling to avoid this week. Six influential people from the patriot world organized the convoy more than a month ago, weeks before simmering tensions between Texas and the Biden Administration erupted into a confrontation and generated intense interest in the convoy. Those organizers appear to be doing what they can to distance themselves from any potential disorder, such as violence or bad optics, that could unfold at the border in the coming days or even weeks.
Organizers plan to hold a “spiritual revival” on Saturday. Some convoy participants have expressed confusion and disappointment about the location and planned activities. "I'd love to see a million Americans show up at the border and link arms, but that's just me," streamer Oreo Express said in his livestream Thursday. "No one associated with this convoy is going to Eagle Pass, period," Kim Yeater, one of the organizers, said on Zello on Wednesday. “There is no desire to conflict with the National Guard, or disrupt their operations or anything.” “I would prefer the convoy to stay away from the border, but it would only draw attention,” Yeater said. It's worth noting that although Cornerstone Children's Ranch is 20 minutes from Eagle Pass, it is about 500 feet from the Mexican border. Want the best of VICE News delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here. Additional demonstrations will be held simultaneously on private properties in Yuma, Arizona, and San Ysidro, California. On Thursday, a group separated from the main convoy, which is currently in Dripping Springs, Texas, about 23 miles east of Austin, and headed toward Yuma. A pep rally is planned at a brewery in Dripping Springs on Thursday night. Organizers have suggested there may be separate groups of protesters or convoys demonstrating in Eagle Pass, but it is unclear who those groups are.