Fact check: You should look at what the Trump admin did, and not make up conspiracy theories about coincidences and documents you didn't read.  Trump expelled over 60 Russian diplomats and spies during his term. Actually closed the Seattle consulate.

1. Summary of the results

1. Summary of the results:

The claim about Trump expelling 60 Russian diplomats and closing the Seattle consulate in 2018 is factually accurate. Specifically, 48 diplomats were expelled from the Russian Embassy in Washington and 12 from the UN mission in New York, while the Seattle consulate was closed due to its proximity to sensitive military and commercial facilities.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints:

The original statement omits several crucial pieces of context:

• This was not a unilateral U.S. action, but part of a coordinated response with NATO allies, with at least 21 countries participating
• The expulsions were specifically triggered by Russia's alleged nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal in the UK, not as an independent Trump administration initiative
• The Seattle consulate's closure was strategically significant due to its location near a submarine base and Boeing operations
• The expelled diplomats and families were given just 7 days to leave

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement:

The statement presents these actions in isolation, potentially creating a misleading impression about Trump's overall stance toward Russia. It appears to be using a single diplomatic incident to counter broader criticisms or "conspiracy theories" about Trump's relationship with Russia, without acknowledging the international context that prompted these actions. This selective presentation of facts, while technically accurate, could be used to create a narrative that benefits Trump supporters by highlighting one tough action against Russia while potentially ignoring other aspects of Trump-Russia relations during his presidency.