Trump's Confusion Over Helicopter Incident
- Donald Trump mistakenly recalls near-death helicopter incident involving a Californian politician.
- He initially claims it was with Willie Brown of San Francisco but later suggests it might have been Nate Holden of Los Angeles.
- Discrepancy brings attention to Trump's confusion and the importance of accurate recollection in public statements.
Former President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding a helicopter ride have sparked renewed scrutiny over his cognitive health and credibility. During a press conference, Trump recounted an emergency landing he claimed to have experienced with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, whom he asserted he knew “pretty well.” This statement raised eyebrows, as there had been no prior reports of such an incident involving Trump and Brown, who is 90 years old. Brown quickly refuted Trump’s claims, stating he had never been in a helicopter with the former president. Speculation arose that Trump may have confused Brown with former California Governor Jerry Brown, with whom he had flown in 2018 to assess wildfire damage. However, both Jerry Brown’s and current Governor Gavin Newsom’s teams denied any emergency situation during that flight, and there was no discussion of Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Trump has previously criticized regarding her political rise linked to her relationship with Brown. Adding to the confusion, former Los Angeles City Council member Nate Holden revealed he had indeed been in a helicopter with Trump during a 1990s emergency landing. Holden humorously suggested that Trump mistook him for Brown, noting their differing appearances. He recalled Trump joking about Holden’s fear during the incident, while a memoir from Trump’s associate Barbara Res indicated that it was Trump who was genuinely frightened during the emergency.