On Tuesday, F-16 fighter jets intercepted an aircraft that entered a no-fly zone near President Donald Trump during his visit to Geneva, Ohio. This incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. ET.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported that the fighter jets deployed flares to attract the pilot’s attention. They then escorted the plane away from the restricted area.
President Trump was in Ohio for the Patriot Games, a three-day sports event for teenagers. This event was organized by the administration to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
NORAD, consisting of U.S. and Canadian forces, regularly intercepts aircraft that breach temporary airspace restrictions around the president.
Similar incidents occurred over the weekend when F-16s intercepted two “general aviation” airplanes violating temporary airspace restrictions over Bedminster, New Jersey. At the time, Trump was visiting his golf course. The term “general aviation” refers to non-commercial, civilian aircraft.
This story is part of ongoing coverage, and more updates are expected.
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