This is funny but actually serious. There are DOZENS of men on DC dating apps right now who were clearly here for the insurrection attempt yesterday. Some say it directly, others are obvious from MAGA clothing, location tags, etc. Is that info useful at all for law enforcement?

I assume some used Tinder in DC and others just had apps open so location updated automatically. None posted any incriminating evidence of illegal acts, but are police tracking this? Is it useful as a starting point?

Is there a journalist who can look into this? I have screenshots @washingtonian @wcp @washingtonpost @nytimes @voguemagazine @harpersbazaarus

I’m on hold with FBI and police. No idea if this will end up being useful but I feel like there’s a good story there anyway, so everyone get on the apps and start screenshotting.

It’s funny how obvious it is when people aren’t local. My app went from real estate agents, accountants, and contractors to…none of that.

Originally tweeted by Alia Awadallah (@aawadall) on 2021/01/07.