In a statement following his visit aboard the aircraft carrier, Cooper described his experience as "awe-inspiring" and said he wished every American could witness the crew in action. Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• In a statement following his visit aboard the aircraft carrier, Cooper described his experience as "awe-inspiring" and said he wished every American could witness the crew in action.S1

• Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.S2