A civilian aircraft violated the restricted airspace above Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach on Saturday, according to military officials.

Two F-16 fighter jets scrambled to respond to the plane at about 4:20 p.m., and flares were also fired to get the pilot's attention, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

'Adherence to [temporary flight restriction] procedures is essential to ensure flight safety, national security, and the security of the president.'

The aircraft was escorted out of the restriction zone.

"The flares, which may have been visible to the public, are used with the highest regard for safety, burn out quickly and completely, and pose no danger to people on the ground," read a statement from NORAD.

NORAD said that there had been multiple violations of the r

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