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August 10, 2026
F-16s Scrambled to Escort Aircraft from Trump’s Golf Club
- Two civilian aircraft breached temporary flight restrictions around Trump’s golf club, prompting NORAD to scramble F-16 jets.
- The escort operation delayed Trump's departure by approximately 13 minutes on Sunday evening.
- A third aircraft complied with regulations before intervention was necessary, highlighting ongoing airspace security concerns.
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- Planes driven from Trump’s New Jersey golf club after airspace breachAug 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM · Independent
- 2 aircraft intercepted while Trump watched New Jersey golf tournamentAug 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM · The Hill