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Fighter Jets Intercept Civilian Aircraft Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Amid Security Violations

Air Force jets intercepted a civilian aircraft near Trump's Florida estate, marking over 20 airspace violations since his inauguration.

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On Sunday, U.S. Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. This marked over 20 such incidents since Trump took office. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) highlighted concerns about civilian pilots failing to adhere to flight regulations, stressing the importance of checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) before takeoff. Incidents did not affect Trump's security or schedule, but NORAD called for heightened awareness of flight safety protocols to prevent future violations.

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  • Recent airspace violations near Donald Trump's residence have prompted NORAD to intercept civilian aircraft more than 20 times since his inauguration, highlighting safety concerns.
  • NORAD emphasizes the need for civilian pilots to adhere to temporary flight restriction (TFR) regulations to ensure national security, particularly when the president is in residence.
  • Despite the frequency of these violations, which occurred during Trump's golf outings, they have not affected his security or schedule, according to officials.

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The temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) over Mar-a-Lago are in place when President Trump is in residence, extending to a radius of 30 nautical miles. These restrictions are enforced to ensure national security and the security of the President.

The recent airspace violations have not altered President Trump's schedule or impacted his security, according to officials.

NORAD has responded by intercepting violating aircraft and emphasizing the importance of civilian pilots adhering to flight regulations, specifically checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) before each flight.

There have been more than 20 airspace violations near Mar-a-Lago since President Trump's inauguration on January 20.

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