Fighter jets escort plane from restricted airspace over Cincinnati during Trump speech

NORAD deployed F-16 fighter jets to intercept a general aviation aircraft after it entered restricted airspace over Cincinnati during a temporary flight restriction, military officials said. The interception occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday, and NORAD reported the pilot’s plane was safely escorted out of the restricted area. The incident unfolded as President Donald Trump held a rally at Truist Arena on Northern Kentucky University’s campus in Highland Heights. The NORAD release did not name the trigger for the restriction, though the FAA typically issues temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for safety and security around major events, national security situations, emergencies or natural disasters.