[Major Matt Mason]

Either a) their chutzpah is off the charts - certainly possible - or b) they are trying to get out in front of bad news.

[ptsal]

Bet on bad news

[Rockingham]

The latter. With enough evidence now in hand to avoid dismissal, Trump could bring a raft of civil rights and RICO actions for money damages against those responsibe for the steal. The emphasis in the article on individuals and the supposedly loose nature of their collaboration is meant to protect the organizations and wealthy funders of the steal from full liability. The Time article is their way of announcing and promoting that line of defense.