Fighter jets intercept two planes violating airspace above Trump's golf club

Sign up HERE for DC Insider - your free guide to what's rocking WashingtonSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 15:53 EDT, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 16:12 EDT, 9 August 2026 F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft flying above President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon.The airspace above Trump's New Jersey golf club had been temporarily restricted, as the venue hosts the LIV Golf New York tournament, which Trump is attending.'NORAD F-16s intercepted multiple general aviation aircraft today that violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, NJ,' North American Aerospace Defense Command shared in a Sunday post on X.'All aircraft were safely escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft,' the military division noted in a post on X.Restricting airspace is a common practice for special events, including presidential movements, major sporting events, and gatherings of national security concerns.Pilots were reminded to 'Check NOTAMs (Notices To Airmen) before EVERY flight! The First Air Force Detachment previously shared on Thursday, 'Multiple TFRs will be in effect over the New Jersey area this weekend. U.S. Army ground-based air defense assets may also be visible.''Remember: Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight! Stay Safe, Fly Informed,' the division noted last week. President Donald Trump exits the clubhouse during day four of LIV Golf New York at Trump National Golf Club on August 9, 2026 in Bedminster, New JerseyThe Digital Visual Information Distribution System, which is operated by the Department of War, also shared the following procedural reminder with pilots.'Should NORAD aircraft intercept a general aviation aircraft, the pilot should immediately come up on frequency 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse course until receiving additional instructions on one of those frequencies,' the group noted in a statement.