Officials: Mass expulsions largest dismissal of Russian spies ever

President Trump’s decision to expel 60 Russian spies Monday heralded the “the largest expulsion” of Russian intelligence operatives from Western nations ever, according to U.S. and British officials.

“This is the largest expulsion of Russian intelligence officers in United States history,” Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, said Monday. “Today’s actions make the United States a safer place by limiting the ability of Russia to spy on Americans and conduct covert activities that threaten America’s national security.”