He is interesting. In organized efforts there is many players and these players have rolls to do. With him it is obvious.

In controlled narratives to plug up leaking holes would one like jones be needed? I think so.

Like is jones a honey trap for people who believe he is a good guy? For instance a person who is wanting to be a whistleblower goes to him and unloads. Alex can document that and then open up a bid on changing the narrative on the backside while the whistleblower believes he is doing g a good thing?

Then Alex sells to the highest bidder and spins the story. The whistleblower is then silenced legally.