Thread by @justinhendrix

For @politico, @freedlander profiles Dustin Stockton and Jen Lawrence, who produced the Save America rally at the Ellipse on January 6.

"They no doubt spoke to me for this story, in large part, because they thought they could vindicate themselves." politico.com/news/magazine/…

This points to a possible battle between the organizers- those that planned what would happen at the Ellipse, and the President and a fringier contingent that intended to take the crowd to the Capitol. Note: this is their story and they are sticking to it, but we'll see:

Also of note- Stockton says the White House had told him the rally at the Ellipse might go on through the day. This part seems fishy- @freedlander is notably skeptical throughout the piece.

@freedlander It's worth reading this piece for several reasons, but don't skip the photography by @petersonpixs. Just... wow throughout. Also, can't help but note there is a third character in this story- Stockton and Lawrence's phones. They are hardcore addicts.