The Constitution:
Treason against the United States,
shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their
Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.... The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason....
Wikipedia The
United States Code at
18 U.S.C. § 2381 states:
Whoever,
owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or
adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United
States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or
shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title
but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office
under the United States.
Does helping the Russians distort an American election amount to treason?