A dramatic series of no-fly zone breaches rocked Bedminster, New Jersey, over the weekend while U.S. President Donald Trump was present at his private golf club. According to NORAD, at least seven violations of the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone occurred, including one major incident on Sunday afternoon that required fighter jets to intercept a civilian aircraft using flares. NORAD stated the flares may have been visible to the public but were deployed safely. The intercepted aircraft was safely escorted out of the restricted airspace.
These incidents are not isolated — similar breaches have occurred during Trump's visits in the past. NORAD emphasized that pilots must stay updated on FAA notices to avoid such security lapses. The situation has once again raised concerns about presidential airspace security and pilot compliance near high-risk zones, especially with such repeated breaches at the Bedminster location in a short period.
