Your interpretation has face validity and should be a NOTABLE.
That's some very clear language on treason from a skilled attorney. Notable.
But agree sauce is needed.
As I recall, Glenn Simpson or his group had basically written the script for this way back in 2007 and maybe even published some things. There was another target at that time, but nothing was done. They just slotted Trump into the lead role. Or so the story was told here some time ago.
Not mocking you, but found your explanation rather thick and unclear. Perhaps because I am simple minded.
Knowing what you know now, how could they not have known?