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On June 22, 2018- the same day as the fundraising event just described- the Adams Staffer and the Promoter discussed by text message a possible trip by ADAMS to Turkey. The Promoter stated, in part, "Fund Raising in Turkey is not legal, but I think I can raise money for your campaign off the record." The Adams Staffer inquired, "How will [ADAMS] declare that money here?" The Promoter responded, "He won't declare it... Or .. We'll make the donation through an American citizen in the U.S... A Turk... I'll give cash to him in Turkey ... Or T'll send it to an American ... He will make a donation to you." The Adams Staffer replied, "I think he wouldn't get involved in such games. They might cause a big stink later on," but "I'll ask anyways." The Adams Staffer then asked, "how much do you think would come from you? $?" The Promoter responded, "Max $100K." The Adams Staffer wrote, "100K? Do you have a chance to transfer that here? ... We can't do it while Eric is in Turkey," to which the Promoter replied, "Let's think." After this conversation, the Adams Staffer asked ADAMS whether the Adams Staffer should pursue the unlawful foreign contributions offered by the Promoter, and contrary to the Adams Staffer's expectations, ADAMS directed that the Adams Staffer pursue the Promoter's illegal scheme.