Claim by Social Media:
A viral social media post claims that Saudi Arabia provided Bill Clinton with a helicopter to use while in their airspace and then gifted it to him when he left office.
Explanation:
This claim is false and originated from a satirical source. According to Lead Stories, there is no evidence that Saudi Arabia gave a helicopter to Bill Clinton as a personal gift or otherwise. The story was created by a known satire page and includes fictitious details, such as a fabricated quote from a U.S. ambassador and a non-existent $17 million valuation.
Furthermore, attempts to compare this fake story to controversies involving Donald Trump are misleading. The Clinton helicopter claim is pure fiction, created as political satire, and should not be taken as factual.
Conclusion:
Fact or Fiction? Blatant Lie. The claim that Saudi Arabia gifted Bill Clinton a helicopter is entirely fabricated satire and has no basis in reality.
Read More:
Fact Check: Fake Bill Clinton $17 Million Saudi Helicopter Gift Story Originated On Satire Page
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/23/2025
Fact-Checker Rating:
Lead Stories rated this claim False
