Claim: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III reportedly told House members that failure to provide more aid for Ukraine could lead to Russia's invasion of a NATO ally and a direct U.S. military response in accordance with the NATO treaty. A viral post by Tucker Carlson misleadingly omits Austin's explanation of why U.S. troops might be required.
Fact-check: Tucker Carlson Misrepresents Defense Secretary's Remarks on U.S. Troops, Ukraine Aid - FactCheck.org
Verdict: defense secretary lloyd austin iii reportedly told house members that failure to provide more aid for ukraine could lead to russia's invasion of a nato ally and a direct u.s. military response in accordance with the nato treaty. a viral post by tucker carlson misleadingly omits austin's explanation of why u.s. troops might be required.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Alan Jaffe
Date published: 2023-12-12T22:39:48