Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Aircraft intercepted near Clemson during Trump's visit

Headline from WCBD News 2

CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) -- An airspace violation triggered a NORAD response Wednesday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Upstate. According to the Continental U.S. NORAD Region Public Affairs, a North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted a general aviation airc…

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  1. CBS News

    Fighter jets intercept plane over South Carolina during Trump rally (opens CBS News)

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    Fighter jets intercepted a plane that entered restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina, on Wednesday, as President Trump spoke at a rally there, military officials said.

  2. WCBD News 2

    Aircraft intercepted near Clemson during Trump's visit (opens WCBD News 2)

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    CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) -- An airspace violation triggered a NORAD response Wednesday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Upstate. According to the Continental U.S. NORAD Region Public Affairs, a North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted a general aviation airc…

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