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F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club

Al Jazeera Sunday 09 August 2026, 23:28 UTC 1 min read
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F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) says F-16 fighter jets intercepted two civilian aircraft that entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where US President Donald Trump was watching a tournament at his golf course. Published On 9 Aug 2026

F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) says F-16 fighter jets intercepted two civilian aircraft that entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where US President Donald Trump was watching a tournament at his golf course. Published On 9 Aug 2026
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