Donald Trump's claims of near-fatal helicopter ride with Willie Brown
Donald Trump claims he was in a near-fatal helicopter ride with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who denies the incident ever happened. Another politician, Nate Holden, recalls being on a turbulent helicopter ride with Trump in New Jersey in 1990. Trump insists his ride was with Brown, not Holden, and threatens to sue The New York Times over their coverage of the story.
Key Points
- Trump claims he was in a helicopter with Willie Brown that made an emergency landing
- Brown denies being in a helicopter with Trump and making disparaging remarks about Kamala Harris
- Nate Holden recalls a turbulent helicopter ride with Trump in New Jersey in 1990
- Trump threatens to sue The New York Times over their coverage of the story
Cons
- Discrepancy between Trump's and Brown's accounts
- Lack of evidence provided by Trump to support his claims