Fighter jets intercept plane over South Carolina during Trump rally

Fighter jets intercepting a plane during a Trump rally signals immediate security incident.

Context

What happened: Fighter jets intercepted a general aviation plane that entered restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina, while President Trump held a rally at Clemson University for Darline Graham's Senate campaign. Key numbers: F-16s deployed just after 5:30 p.m. ET Wednesday; the plane landed safely at a nearby airfield. Why it matters: NORAD said pilots who violate flight restrictions may be met by federal authorities on landing and face enforcement action. Jets have been scrambled multiple times recently around Trump rallies as the November midterms approach. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

What changed

Fighter jets intercepting a plane during a Trump rally signals immediate security incident.

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