Donald Trump disputes helicopter incident with Willie Brown
Former President Donald Trump phoned a New York Times reporter after an emergency airplane landing to dispute coverage of a helicopter incident with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, which Brown denied. Trump threatened to sue the Times over the story.
Key Points
- Trump phoned a New York Times reporter after an emergency landing to dispute coverage of a helicopter incident with Willie Brown
- Brown denied the story multiple times
- Trump threatened to sue the Times over its coverage
- Trump claimed to have flight records to prove the incident
- As of early Friday evening, the flight records had not been provided
Pros
- Insight into Trump's reaction to media coverage
- Clarification of disputed event
Cons
- Conflict between Trump and media
- Uncertainty regarding truth of the incident