Navy veteran Jack McCain says of Afghans who helped Americans "we owe them a debt"
Navy veteran Jack McCain says of Afghans who helped Americans "we owe them a debt"
Navy veteran Jack McCain, who is the son of late Sen. John McCain and Cindy McCain, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “everyone” in Afghanistan who helped Americans during the 20-year war is “at risk.” “And not only do I owe them personally, but the nation owes them a debt of honor, one that we have yet to repay,” he said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate. It accurately quotes Jack McCain's statement regarding the debt owed to Afghans who helped Americans. The article presents a straightforward account of McCain's view, with minimal bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Jack McCain is a Navy veteran and the son of late Sen. John McCain and Cindy McCain.
- This is generally known information and considered factual. *Verification Source #1* does not cover this claim.
- Claim:** Jack McCain said "everyone" in Afghanistan who helped Americans during the 20-year war is "at risk."
- This is a direct quote from the article's snippet. *Verification Source #1* does not cover this claim.
- Claim:** Jack McCain said "And not only do I owe them personally, but the nation owes them a debt of honor, one that we have yet to repay."
- This is a direct quote from the article's snippet. *Verification Source #1* does not cover this claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- The article's claims are primarily direct quotes from Jack McCain.
- Verification Source #1* does not cover any of the specific claims made in the article.
- The accuracy relies on the assumption that the article accurately quotes Jack McCain, which is a reasonable assumption for a CBS News report.