In another time, this would have been called what it is - high crimess and treason. But today, it is “sophisticated” diplomacy, even though it was done by “unconventional” channels.
Nuts.
And if the Bush Administration had ‘em, Queen Bee Nanacy would have been charged with operating diplomatic consultations without a license.
And the sad part is that if you rightfully called them treasonous bastards you’d be vilified for shedding light on their dark actions.