Ah, yes.  The Republicans would have you believe that “Russiagate” was all about how the Justice Department had been “weaponized” against their god, Donald Trump. 

In fact, Trump DID ask for help, and he DID receive it — publicly. Can anyone forget how he asked — at a debate, no less! — that Russia help him find incriminating files on Hillary Clinton?  And there is abundant evidence that he received assistance — publicly.   Does this make it any less reprehensible?