Fighter jet scrambles to intercept plane in Bedminster flying too close to where Trump is spending weekend

By STEPHEN M. LEPORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 00:00 BST, 6 July 2025 | Updated: 00:40 BST, 6 July 2025

A NORAD fighter jet intercepted a plane violating restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump is spending the weekend. 

A general aviation aircraft committed what ended up being five different violations over the protected airspace on Saturday.

The NORAD aircraft conducted what’s known as a ‘headbutt maneuver’ to gain the civilian pilot’s attention. 

The aircraft was safely escorted out of the area. No injuries have been reported. 

NORAD has reported multiple similar incidents in recent weeks, and is urging general aviation pilots to check all notifications before taking off in the area. 

DailyMail.com has reached out to the White House for comment. 

After spending the night at the D.C. Fourth of July festivities, the president and first lady were headed to their Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort to spend the remainder of the holiday weekend. 

Trump pumped his fist as he boarded Air Force One with Melania at his side.  

A NORAD fighter jet intercepted a plane violating restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey , where President Donald Trump is spending the weekend

A general aviation aircraft committed what ended up being five different violations over the protected airspace on Saturday. The NORAD aircraft conducted what’s known as a ‘headbutt maneuver’ to gain the civilian pilot’s attention

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Fighter jet scrambles to intercept plane in Bedminster flying too close to where Trump is spending weekend

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