Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump’s trip to his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club was briefly disrupted when NORAD dispatched fighter jets to intercept seven aircraft that entered restricted airspace. At approximately 2:50 p.m. Sunday, six unidentifiable planes violated a temporary no-fly zone established due to Trump’s presence. Military jets escorted the inexperienced pilots out of the area, using flares as warnings. NORAD emphasized that the flares are designed to burn out mid-air, posing no fire risk.

This incident followed three similar airspace breaches on Saturday, bringing the total to seven over two days. NORAD urged civilian pilots to stay informed by checking FAA Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and to plan their routes more carefully when flying near Bedminster or any area under temporary flight restrictions.

Despite the security scare, Trump appeared unfazed by the airspace violations. He returned to the White House on Sunday evening reportedly in high spirits, with no indication that the incidents disrupted his schedule or mood.

The weekend also marked a major political milestone for Trump. His campaign and allied political organizations announced they had reached their ambitious \$1.4 billion fundraising goal for the 2026 midterm elections—over a year ahead of schedule. The funds, raised through the Republican National Committee and his super PAC, Make America Great Again, Inc., are intended to support Republican candidates and secure congressional control.

Trump, who won re-election in 2024, is aiming to defy midterm election history by expanding Republican majorities in both chambers. With redistricting favoring the GOP, particularly in Texas, Democrats could lose key seats—including one held by a member of the progressive “Squad”—as Trump prepares for aggressive spending in the lead-up to 2026.