F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Mar-a-Lago, Drone Rumors Debunked
TL;DR
NORAD scrambled F-16s to intercept a civilian aircraft that entered the Mar-a-Lago temporary flight restriction over Palm Beach. The incident, which involved flares to gain the pilot's attention, sparked online drone rumors that officials later said were mistaken. The plane was escorted safely, Air Force One remained secure at PBI, and FAA delays were attributed to volume rather than the security event.
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