Fighter jets were scrambled Sunday afternoon after an unauthorized aircraft entered the restricted airspace above President Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed.
At approximately 2:50 p.m., a rogue pilot flew into the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone near Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, prompting a swift military response.
Flares Deployed to Alert Pilot
NORAD fighter jets intercepted the aircraft and deployed flares to gain the pilot’s attention, a standard safety procedure when other communication efforts fail.
“Flares are employed with the highest regard for the safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground,” NORAD stated, adding that the flares burn out quickly and pose no danger to the public.
The aircraft was promptly escorted out of the restricted zone, and no further threat was reported.
Seven Incursions in One Weekend
The Sunday incident marked the second of the day, following three similar violations on Saturday. By Sunday night, the total number of TFR incursions over the weekend had risen to seven.
While officials said there is no evidence the