My thoughts as well. Unless, he was gunning for someone influential to lobby for an ambassadorship for him. However, that seems unlikely, why take the risk and engage in pay-to-play for something that isn't a sure pay-off. If you're going to risk criminal activity at this level, it seems to me, it would be for something bordering upon a 'sure deal'.
More reasons you don’t want politicians running the economy and healthcare.
If this guy did all this in a short time, imagine all the stuff they don’t have on wiretaps?
If this involved republicans the prez elect would be under strong suspicion right now.