Trump’s Helicopter Story Faces Skepticism from Willie Brown

During a press conference, Donald Trump claimed he nearly died in a helicopter crash with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who denied the incident ever happened. The dubious story drew attention and scrutiny, especially as it also involved disparaging comments about Kamala Harris.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stirred controversy on Friday by claiming he nearly died in a helicopter crash alongside former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, despite Brown denying the incident ever occurred.

During a press conference on Thursday, Trump recounted a dramatic tale alleging an emergency helicopter landing, asserting Brown made disparaging comments about Democratic candidate Kamala Harris during the ordeal. Trump posted on Truth Social insisting his account was accurate, although he provided no evidence when questioned.

Willie Brown and others, including Gavin Newsom, have outright refuted the former president’s story. Trump also suggested he might sue the New York Times over its coverage of the alleged incident while continuing to target his political adversaries in the lead-up to the election.