The Transcript Isn't Enough
For several reasons.
The obvious one is that we don't trust that it will be complete or accurate.
But even if it is, the transcript does not encompass the full scope of the potential crime. We need to know what other communication was had through other calls and intermediaries. Top priority would be what Giuliani expressed to them in person. I suspect that he was the real enforcer here and that the phone call will only be part of reinforcing narrative.
My fear is that the phone call will be vaguely worded enough that the intent will be apparent but not provable. The remainder of the contacts are what provides context to that meaning. In a movie, the phone call would be vaguely worded in a clever way so that the mob boss could never be touched. Trump is neither smart enough, aware enough or articulate enough to pull that off. In fact, I would bet that the meaning of the call will be garbled simply due to the incoherent word salad that happens whenever he goes off-script.
In any event, the phone call isn't enough. There is a broader set of activities here that establishes a full conspiracy. We need it all.
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