Fighter jets intercept aircraft near Trump's New Jersey golf club

Bedminster, New Jersey - Fighter jets intercepted two aircraft that entered a temporary flight restriction zone around President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, according to media reports and the military.

President Donald Trump exits the club house during day four of LIV Golf New York at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on August 9, 2026.   © JORDAN BANK / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed that F-16 fighter jets intercepted the aircraft on Sunday and safely escorted them out of the restricted airspace.

Fox News and the New York Post reported that the aircraft were intercepted near Trump's golf club, where he spent the weekend.

The US military did not say how many fighter jets were involved or provide further details about the aircraft that violated the restrictions.

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Temporary flight restrictions are routinely imposed around locations where presidents are staying for security reasons.

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Violations occur occasionally and often involve smaller aircraft.

NORAD urged pilots to check relevant airspace restrictions before every flight.