The North American Aerospace Defense Command said it intercepted the aircraft at approximately 6:15 p.m. Eastern and dispensed flares that may have been visible to the public on the ground.
AI:North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft over an Ohio town around 6:15 p.m. Eastern, during which military personnel deployed flares that were likely visible to residents on the ground. This aerial intercept occurred simultaneously as President Trump was attending a local teenage athletic event in the area.Open
F-16 fighter jets were deployed after civilian aircraft entered restricted airspace near President Donald J. Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, while the President was visiting the property.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Two civilian aircraft entered temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald J. Trump ’s Bedminster golf club on Sunday while he was at the New Jersey property. NORAD responded by sending F-16 fighter jets to intercept the aircraft and escort them out of the restricted zone. A third general aviation aircraft also breached the restrictions but complied with authorities without requiring a fighter jet interception. DETAIL: The temporary restrictions were in place because Trump was visiting the area while the LIV Golf New York tournament was being held at his Bedminster club. The breaches resulted in a short delay to the President’s planned flight back to Washington, with his return postponed by…Open
The restrictions were located over Bedminster and East Rutherford, and three of the aircraft that violated the airspace were intercepted by NORAD F-16 fighter jets.