The U.S. Air Force reported six violations of restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, while former President Donald Trump was staying at his private residence there over the weekend. All the incidents involved general aviation aircraft and raised national security concerns due to their proximity to the president.

Two of the incursions occurred on Saturday, including one that required NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) fighter jets to intercept the unauthorized aircraft. The jets deployed flares to get the pilot’s attention, an action visible to the public but carried out with safety precautions in place for both air and ground traffic. Four more violations were reported on Sunday.

The Air Force issued a statement warning aviators to follow Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) before flying. They emphasized that repeated violations put both presidential safety and national security at risk. NORAD employs a layered defense system of radars, satellites, and aircraft to monitor restricted airspace and respond quickly to potential threats.

The service added on X: “Attention, Aviators! There have been six TFR violations near Bedminster, NJ this weekend. Check NOTAMS before EVERY flight. Stay Safe, Fly Informed!”

These incidents follow similar breaches earlier in the summer. On July 6, eleven private aircraft violated restricted airspace over Trump’s Bedminster golf club. In some cases, F-16 fighter jets performed “headbutt” maneuvers — flying close and across the path of target aircraft — to get the pilots’ attention and redirect them.

Meanwhile, Trump is mourning the loss of close friend Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was assassinated last week during an event at Utah Valley University. Trump said he spoke with Kirk’s widow, Erika, and described her as “devastated” by the tragedy. He also hinted at knowing more about the shooter’s motivation but declined to elaborate.

In tribute, Trump announced that Charlie Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, praising him as a “giant of his generation” and a tireless champion of liberty.