Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown has issued a warning to former President Donald Trump, threatening legal action over a story Trump recently told about almost crashing in a helicopter with Brown. In an interview with CBS News, Brown emphatically stated that he has never been in a helicopter with Trump and expressed his intent to sue Trump for spreading false information.
Brown stated, “If he keeps it up, at some point, I’m going to give him a taste of his own conduct. If he sues The New York Times for printing that I said he lied, I’m going to sue him.” This bold declaration comes after Trump faced questions regarding the validity of his helicopter story and threatened legal action against the New York Times.
The controversy arose when Trump claimed that he had been in a helicopter with Brown and thought they were going to crash. However, it appears that Trump may have confused Brown with another politician. Former California Governor Jerry Brown accompanied Trump on a helicopter ride in 2018 to survey wildfire damage, with no reported issues during the flight.
Former California State Senator Nate Holden speculated that Trump may have been referring to him in the helicopter incident, which took place in 1990. Holden clarified the distinction between himself and Brown, stating, “Willie is the short Black guy living in San Francisco. I’m a tall Black guy living in Los Angeles.”
Brown expressed his willingness to take legal action if necessary, emphasizing that he does not want his association with Trump to reflect negatively on anyone, especially Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he considers a dear friend. Brown also refuted Trump’s claims that he had spoken negatively about Harris, stating that such conversations did not occur.
When asked about the possibility of a mix-up by Trump, Brown dismissed it as a deliberate misrepresentation intended to discredit Harris. He accused Trump of trying to tarnish Harris’s reputation by involving him in a fabricated story. Brown asserted that Trump’s actions were a calculated attempt to undermine Harris’s achievements.
CBS News reached out to the Trump campaign for comment on the matter, but no response was provided at the time of reporting.
It is important to note that the information presented in this article is based on interviews and statements made by Willie Brown and does not reflect the views or opinions of CBS News. The situation between Brown and Trump continues to develop, and further updates may be provided as new information becomes available.
In conclusion, the dispute between Willie Brown and Donald Trump over the helicopter incident highlights the complexities of political narratives and the importance of verifying information before sharing it publicly. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether legal action will be taken and how it will impact the relationship between the two individuals involved.
