Multiple Airspace Violations Over Trump’s NJ Golf Course, Fighter Pilots Had to Use ‘Headbutt Maneuver’ – RedState

What was the devil in the sky over Donald Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey Golf Club this weekend? The airspace above the area is strongly limited each time the president stays there, which he was after the festivities of the White House of July 4, and there was no violation, not two; No, there were at least 11 incursions and fighter planes had to be blurred on an occasion.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted 11 civil aircraft that violated the airspace of temporary flight restriction (TFR) on Bedminster, New Jersey, during the weekend of President Donald Trump. The violations took place over several days, with five incursions not authorized on Saturday only on Saturday and additional violations continuing until Sunday morning.

Norad had informed the pilots that they were prohibited from entering airspace, but it seems that some never read the advisers (NOTAM) or that simply ignored it. There is “no excuse” for this, warned Norad:

Norad intercepted a plane violating a temporary flight restriction (TFR) on Bedminster, NJ on July 5, 2025. Pilots, reminder to check the FAA Notems before flying! ➡️ https://t.co/gckz8rjmky informed. Fry yourself safely. #Norad #AviationSAFTY https://t.co/5wvxxnbta

– Commandment of the North American aerospace defense (@noradcommand) July 5, 2025

An F-16 was forced to use the “head maneuver” at least once:

A fighter plane scrambled by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad) intercepted a civilian plane on Saturday afternoon after entering the limited airspace on Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump spends the holiday weekend.

The pilot flew to a temporary flight restriction area (TFR) just before 2:40 p.m., according to a declaration by Norad.

The plane was escorted safely outside the area after a standard “Headbutt” maneuver was used to attract the pilot’s attention. The maneuver involves a military jet flying directly in front of a civilian plane at a narrow but safe distance to visually point out the pilot to follow or change course.

“Welcome to the area without theft. Can I be interested in a head maneuver?” Five restricted airspace violations in one day. Norad is here by making tricks. #Bedminster pic.twitter.com/ytx6bbimqy

– Soldier of Fortune Magazine (@Sofmagpublisher) July 5, 2025

Norad told pilots in the region to do better:

In a message to the pilots, Norad stressed: “It is extremely important for the safety of North American flights that the violations of the restriction of temporary flights (TFR) are avoided. All pilots must familiarize themselves with the updates of the limited aerial space, including the examination of the FAA of new and existing which have an impact on the FAA and activities. Aircrame restricted Protocols is compulsory, regardless of the geography of the FAA, the airspace protocol. “

Although these types of airspace violations are not uncommon-there have been multiple incursions above Mar-A-Lago since Trump took up his duties-and they generally involve a pilot error and not a malicious intention. Nevertheless, 11 seems to be a lot for a weekend, especially since it costs taxpayers $ 50,000 each time we must send F-16s, according to the vice-director of operations of Norad Steven Armstrong. They also carry out military resources.

Start paying more attention to these notams, civil aircraft drivers!