n what appears to be another classic Trump tale, former President Donald Trump recently recounted a dramatic helicopter “emergency landing” with a former San Francisco mayor. The only problem? The former mayor has no recollection of the event and says it never happened.
The “Emergency Landing” That Wasn’t
During a rally, Trump regaled the crowd with a thrilling story about his supposed brush with danger. According to Trump, he and a former San Francisco mayor were aboard a helicopter when things took a sudden turn for the worse. “We were up there, very high, and then something went wrong with the engine—terrible situation,” Trump said. “But you know me, I stayed calm, told the pilot exactly what to do, and we made an emergency landing. Everyone was saying, ‘Only Trump could handle that.’”
The Mayor’s Confusion
Upon hearing Trump’s account, the former mayor, who remains unidentified in Trump’s story, was quick to set the record straight. “I have no idea what he’s talking about,” the ex-mayor told reporters. “I’ve never been in a helicopter with Donald Trump, let alone had an emergency landing. This is news to me!”
Public Reaction
Social media quickly lit up with reactions to the conflicting stories. “Trump’s helicopter story is just like his presidency—full of turbulence and doesn’t quite land,” one user joked on Twitter. Another quipped, “At this rate, Trump’s next story will involve him wrestling a bear while guiding the helicopter down.”
The Truth Behind the Tale
Trump has been known for his colorful storytelling, often embellishing events to add a touch of drama. In this case, it seems his memory may have taken a creative detour. Aviation experts also weighed in, noting that there were no records of such an emergency landing involving Trump and a San Francisco mayor. “If this had happened, there would be logs, records, and most likely, a lot more media coverage,” said aviation analyst Peter Wing.
The Trump Spin
Undeterred by the mayor’s denial, Trump doubled down on his version of events. “The fake news is trying to cover it up, but everyone knows it happened,” he later posted on Truth Social. “They just don’t want to admit that I handled the situation perfectly, like I always do.”
Fact-Checking the Former President
This isn’t the first time Trump’s recollections have come under scrutiny. From claiming record crowds at his inauguration to suggesting he was Time Magazine’s Person of the Year more times than anyone else, Trump’s narratives often walk a fine line between reality and fantasy. “He’s like a living tall tale,” said historian Mark Teller. “His stories are a mix of fact, fiction, and whatever makes him look best.”
Whether it’s a case of mistaken memory or just another exaggerated Trump tale, the story of the helicopter “emergency landing” has become the latest in a long line of Trump’s memorable anecdotes. As always, the truth may be elusive, but the entertainment value is undeniable. And while the former San Francisco mayor may never have been on that helicopter, Trump’s story has certainly taken off—at least in the court of public opinion.
