In a striking recurrence of airspace violations, Air Force fighter jets intercepted another civilian aircraft on Sunday near President Donald Trump's Florida residence, according to CBS News. This incident adds to the growing tally of violations, which now exceeds 20 since Trump took office on January 20.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed that F-16 jets deployed flares to alert the civilian pilot during the interception, occurring shortly after Trump concluded a round of golf at his nearby West Palm Beach golf course. Another intercept operation took place just the previous morning, as Trump arrived from Mar-a-Lago, his private club and residence. Officials maintain that although these airspace intrusions prompt military scramble responses, they have not disrupted Trump's schedule or compromised his security.

The airspace around Trump’s residence has a permanent flight restriction that expands to a radius of 30 nautical miles during his stays. NORAD has expressed growing concern over the frequency of these violations, attributing them to civilian pilots failing to check temporary flight restrictions (TFR) before their departures. General Gregory Guillot, the commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, emphasized, “Adherence to TFR procedures is essential to ensure flight safety, national security, and the security of the President.” He pointed out that the "excessive number of recent TFR violations indicates many civil aviators are not reading Notice to Airmen, or NOTAMS, before each flight as required by the FAA."

These alerts highlight the importance of compliance with federal aviation regulations aimed at ensuring the safety and security surrounding the president, marking a need for increased awareness among civilian pilots in the region. For further details, see VOA News and LA Times.