Something in the Butina indictment has been niggling at me. It's this portion of an email from U.S. Person 1 to Butina: Thoughts? #TrumpRussia #Butina 
I'll add that when something niggles at me like this, it usually means I'm missing something, that there are unanswered questions or questions not asked, that there's something else beneath the surface.
Part of what this shows us is that the Russians are playing the long game (no surprise) and it's a very long game. It's far broader than current issues such as sanctions, Ukraine, and Syria. Seems to me like Trump may be a temporary tool in that long game. (Still more questions)
Is U.S. Person 1 an agent of Trump hammering out a deal with the Russians, or an agent of Russia spelling out how to manage Trump? (eg. Don't criticize him, don't oust him too soon, basically let him have his day in the sun)
And who is Trump's successor? Do they already know who it will be? Do they not know but expect to be able to choose? Are they speaking generically? For everyone's sake I hope Mueller uncovers all of the tentacles. It's obvious there are many.
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