Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

CBS News
March 30, 2026
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Fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that breached restricted airspace near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

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Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to officials. The airspace surrounding the president's residence is heavily protected, and unauthorized entry triggers immediate military response protocols. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns at one of the nation's most heavily guarded locations. Details about the civilian aircraft—including its origin, destination, and whether the breach was intentional—were not immediately disclosed. No damage or injuries were reported from the interception.

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