Former President Donald Trump recounted a near-death experience in a helicopter with Willie Brown, former San Francisco mayor, during a news conference.

However, the story was refuted by both Willie Brown and Gavin Newsom, who clarified that the incident involved former Governor Jerry Brown during a 2018 wildfire inspection. No emergency landing occurred, and Kamala Harris was never mentioned. Trump’s account was criticized as inaccurate, with Newsom calling it an act of desperation.