Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror'
Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror'
The Washington insider whose vast experience of American politics was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush and widely seen as the architect of the “war on terror.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's claim that Cheney was crucial to Bush's presidency and the architect of the 'war on terror' is partially supported but also contested. Sources confirm Cheney's significant influence and role in shaping policy, but also highlight the immense human suffering and erosion of restraints associated with his policies. The article exhibits moderate bias by presenting Cheney's role without fully acknowledging the criticisms and controversies surrounding his actions.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Cheney was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush
- Verification Source #4: NPR states Cheney wielded more power than previous VPs.
- Verification Source #2: Cheney helped engineer the erosion of restraints with the support of President Bush.
- Assessment: Supported. Sources confirm Cheney's significant influence.
- Claim: Cheney was the architect of the 'war on terror'
- Verification Source #1: Al Jazeera argues Cheney's policies caused immense human suffering.
- Verification Source #5: Cheney made unequivocal assertions regarding Iraq in 2002.
- Assessment: Partially supported. While sources don't explicitly call him the 'architect,' they highlight his role in shaping and promoting policies associated with the 'war on terror' and its consequences.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: Cheney's policies as VP caused immense human suffering on a global scale.
- Source 4: Dick Cheney is about to leave office having spent the past eight years wielding more power than vice presidents throughout U.S. history.