NORAD Intercepts 11 Aircraft Over Trump Bedminster No-Fly Zone

During the Independence Day weekend, President Donald Trump spent time at his Bedminster, New Jersey, residence, where the airspace is strictly controlled with Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). Despite these measures, there were multiple incursions, with NORAD intercepting at least 11 unauthorized general aviation aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Fighter jets, including F-16s, were scrambled to perform standard interception maneuvers such as the "headbutt" to safely escort these aircraft out of the no-fly zone. NORAD and the FAA emphasized the importance for civilian pilots to check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) before flying near Bedminster, warning that failure to comply results in immediate interception to maintain national security and presidential safety. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges in enforcing TFRs around presidential locations and NORAD's active role in aerospace defense and security. Military officials have issued sharp warnings to pilots to strictly adhere to airspace restrictions, especially in sensitive zones surrounding the president.