US fighter jets intercept aircraft violating airspace near where Biden is vacationing in Lake Tahoe

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US military fighter jets responded to a civilian aircraft that “violated a Temporary Flight Restriction” area near Lake Tahoe, Nevada where President Joe Biden is vacationing, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement.

Two NORAD F-16s, and a US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, responded to the civilian aircraft violation which occurred around 7:50 a.m. PT Friday. The military jets dispensed flares to get the attention of the pilot and the aircraft was escorted out of the area, according to NORAD.

“During this event, the fighter aircraft dispensed flares – that may have been visible to the public – to gain attention from

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