To me, one of the most frightening things about this whole business is that we have people in such lofty and sensitive positions - all the way to SOS - who are so STUPID that they will discuss this stuff through insecure texts and emails.
OK, first I believe Obama had a hand in what was going on with Trump and team. However, I am going to say, Obama has a good out for wanting to be updated on September 2nd. Since he was meeting with Putin, he could say, he needed an update for talking points.
Look for this to be the spin from the media and Democrats.