We know from the Flynn indictment that it was on this date that Flynn was directed by "a very senior member of the Presidential Transition Team" to contact Russia.
justice.gov/file/1015126/d…

Team Trump assumed the Obama admin would NOT oppose it, and was lobbying RUSSIA and others to oppose it.
Mueller Report Vol I, Page 168:
nytimes.com/interactive/20…

What gaslighting.