It’s no defense, as there are emails detailing explicitly what Jr believed he was there for.
Also, yes, the FBI should have been notified. However the problem is larger than that as we now know this was one of multiple meetings between the Trump campaign and the Russian govt that a quid-pro-quo of Russia giving Trump what he wants in exchange for what they wanted from Trump was discussed.
Anyone saying that “there is nothing illegal or unethical in that” is at best, lying to themselves, and trying to convince others to join them in their alt-reality.
You were one of the many pretending he had ruined Santa Clause for a little girl, right? And you don’t see that was not a real issue, just media hysteria?
I’m not the blind one here.
The quotes in the articles were exactly the same. That is fact.
The opinions of those writing the articles may have been different. That is also a fact.
You are entitled to your opinion. I am entitled to mine. You don’t get to tell me what and how to post or what you will accept as approved sources to post.
Quid pro quo? Just having talks is a quid pro quo? Giving Bill Clinton half a million to talk to a Russian investment bank can be a quid pro quo. Talking about giving a talk with no money being paid is not a quid pro quo.