Alert at Trump's golf course: F-16s scrambled to intercept two aircraft

Alert at Trump's golf course: F-16s scrambled to intercept two aircraft

10.08.2026 00:10

Two civilian aircraft caused tense moments by violating temporary flight restrictions while US President Donald Trump was at his golf club in New Jersey. The planes were intercepted by F-16 fighter jets under NORAD and escorted out of the area.

There were tense moments in the area while US President Donald Trump was at his golf club in New Jersey. Two civilian aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions were intercepted by F-16 fighter jets affiliated with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and were escorted away from the area. 

F-16S TOOK OFF WHILE TRUMP WAS AT THE GOLF CLUB 

Trump had gone to his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, to spend the weekend. While the President was at the club, NORAD sprang into action after two civilian aircraft were detected violating the temporary flight restrictions in the area.

TWO AIRCRAFT WERE ESCORTED AWAY FROM THE AREA 

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) stated that F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft, and the aircraft were safely removed from the restricted airspace.

It was reported that it is not yet clear whether the pilots accidentally entered the restricted area, and that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will make this assessment. 

NORAD also called on pilots to check NOTAMs, which show temporary airspace restrictions, before flights.

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