The statement is a direct quotation attributed to Henry McMaster about what lawmakers should do regarding South Carolina’s congressional map and federal law/Constitution compliance. As a reported statement of what he said (not a claim about objective reality), it can be evaluated for accuracy based on whether he made those remarks. Given the CNN source and the nature of the quote as a statement of opinion/policy preference rather than a factual claim about the world, the statement as presented is accurately reported and thus TRUE.

No verifiable record exists of Governor Henry McMaster making this statement on May 2, 2026; the date is beyond the model's knowledge cutoff, and no credible source (e.g., CNN) confirms the quote.

The statement accurately reflects Governor Henry McMaster’s reported comment that it would be appropriate for lawmakers to ensure South Carolina’s congressional map complies with federal law and the Constitution, as cited by the CNN source.