re: I can accept that Putin wanted Trump to win, but

Because we expect political parties to be ruthless in pushing their agenda. That's kinda their function/role.

Watching the sausage get made isn't pretty.

Also, the fact that these were private emails released for nefarious purposes by a foreign actor didn't help. I think most Americans respect the right to privacy too. Additionally, many of the email documents lack context and explanation causing the readers to draw their own biased conclusions without getting the full story.