American Fighter Jets Launch Flares At Civilian Aircraft For Getting Too Close To Trump At Youth Sports Event

August 12, 2026 11:54 AM ET U.S. fighter jets dispensed flares as a civilian aircraft flew into temporary restricted airspace in Geneva, Ohio, Tuesday night during President Donald Trump-hosted Patriot Games, officials said.At approximately 6:15 p.m., the general aviation aircraft was intercepted by a North American Ae

It was at least the fourth time a plane has violated the no-fly zone near President Trump.

F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.

It was at least the fourth time that an aircraft has violated the no-fly zone near President Trump this week.

The flight restrictions were in place over the Bedminster area, where US President Donald Trump was expected to spend the weekend during the LIV Golf New York tournament

The North American Aerospace Defense Command said F-16 fighter jets intercepted aircraft near one of US President Donald Trump's golf clubs hosting a tournament this weekend

NORAD intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster after they entered restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf club.