NORAD intercepts two unauthorized aircraft as Trump watches LIV golf tourney in New Jersey
NORAD declined to say whether the pilots of the two aircraft had made a mistake, saying that it is up to the Federal Aviation Administration to make that determination, Reuters reported.
On Sunday, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two unauthorized aircraft while President Donald Trump was watching a LIV Golf tournament at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. NORAD's F-16 fighter jets intercepted the general aviation planes that had violated temporary flight restrictions over the area, according to a statement released on X/Twitter by NORAD.
The agency did not disclose whether the pilots made an error, stating that it is the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) responsibility to determine such matters. The FAA is responsible for ensuring pilots are aware of temporary airspace restrictions, according to NORAD. The White House has not yet commented on the incident.
President Trump is expected to return to Washington from Bedminster later on Sunday after attending the golf event. The FAA is currently investigating a safety incident involving a military helicopter carrying Trump, known as Marine One. The incident occurred on Tuesday, but it is unclear if it posed a dangerous threat. Air traffic controllers had not halted commercial flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as required by a policy implemented following a fatal collision, according to two sources speaking to Reuters.
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