NORAD intercepts two aircraft near Trump's New Jersey golf club; planes escorted out of restricted zone

Two commercial aircraft entered restricted airspace near President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, prompting an interception by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The incident occurred on a Sunday when Trump was spending the weekend at his golf club.

NORAD reported that F-16 fighter jets were dispatched to escort the two aircraft safely out of the restricted area. Pilots intercepted by NORAD are required to turn back and change course until they receive further instructions. The operation was managed by NORAD's Continental Region, based at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.

Commercial pilots are mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consult Airmen's Notices (NOTAM) before each flight. The Trump National Golf Club Bedminster is a private golf club located approximately 40 miles west of New York City, often frequented by the president during the summer. Authorities identified the intruding aircraft as civilian general aviation planes. The motive behind the airspace violation is currently undetermined.