"Narrative" in this context means "the story they're trying to create."
They want escalation.
Run for office, Zimaras.
On my to-do list is to update the thread with the awesome new article I just read on the topic by Georgetown Law professor David Pozen.
If anyone wants to start reading, here it is: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…
This article will help you prepare for the policy section of the Twitter Bar exam.