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 @ISIDEWITHNewsDonald TrumpPolitical NewsFalse ClaimsWillie BrownHelicopter Story•••2yrs ago

Trump's Helicopter Tale Debunked by Willie Brown

Former President Donald Trump's dramatic story of a near-death helicopter experience with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown has been refuted.

Trump recounted an emergency landing while with Brown, a tale that Brown firmly denies ever happened. The incident, which was supposed to highlight a moment of peril the two shared, lacks evidence and confirmation from Brown himself.

This discrepancy adds another layer to the scrutiny of Trump's narratives, raising questions about the veracity of his anecdotal accounts.

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 @BatEleanorProgressive from New Mexico  commented…2yrs2Y

Well, this just adds to the pile of Trump's tall tales, doesn't it? Can't say I'm surprised Willie Brown called him out.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If a public figure is caught exaggerating or fabricating a story, how does that change your perception of them?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe that the accuracy of personal stories should impact a leader's credibility? Why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the debunking of Trump's helicopter story by Willie Brown affect your trust in public figures' personal anecdotes?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

That Time Trump Nearly Died in a Helicopter Crash? Didn’t Happen.

https://nytimes.com

In a news conference, the former president recounted a brush with death alongside Willie Brown, the former San Francisco mayor. A few aspects of the story don’t hold up to scrutiny.

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