McAfee also said he had planned to publicly reveal Satoshi's identity, but dropped out after receiving a phone call from one of the 11 members of the group responsible for writing the paper.
John McAfee said he not only knows who Satoshi Nakamoto is but he received a call from the creator of Bitcoin asking that his name not be revealed for fear of complications with the government and his personal safety.
I personally doubt your story, and I think that John McAfee may be speaking for more personal recorganition from the crypto community. Based on record so far, Satoshi nakamoto identity is still skeptical, at least to the best of my knowledge.
However, somebody or group of people actually did published the white paper on Bitcoin 10years ago, but it may be very difficult for anyone or the group to make a concrete prove to the entire crypto community of this claim.
Some person has claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto but were not able to convinced the crypto community. We may possibly face similar proof situation when Mr John McAfee announce another Satoshi even if he his well known and respected on the crypto space, the proof of a person or group of persons may be difficult to believe.