NORAD fighter jets intercept aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster golf club

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said its F-16 fighter jets intercepted multiple general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday after the planes reportedly violated temporary flight restrictions in the area. 

The 1st Air Force’s Air Forces Northern clarified that two aircraft were involved in the incident.

The general aviation aircraft were safely escorted out of the restricted area by NORAD aircraft, officials said. 

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flies in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 5, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)

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The temporary flight restrictions were in place over the Bedminster area, where President Trump was expected to spend time at his golf club. 

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