Two US F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept two civilian aircraft that had entered a temporary no-fly zone near President Donald Trump's private golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed that fighter jets were scrambled to identify and escort civilian aircraft outside the restricted flight zone.

 

According to US media reports, including Fox News and the New York Post, the incident occurred a short distance from Trump's golf club, where the president was staying over the weekend.

NORAD did not provide further details on the exact number of fighter jets engaged in the operation nor on the identity or type of civilian aircraft that violated the no-fly zone.

Establishing temporary no-fly zones is a common security measure during a U.S. president's visit to a designated area. Such violations occur from time to time, especially by small civilian aircraft whose pilots may not be aware of the restrictions.

After the incident, NORAD reminded pilots of the importance of regularly checking NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen), which contain information on temporary airspace restrictions and changes.

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