Politics & Government

Flight Restrictions Issued As Trump Heads To Bedminster

The Federal Aviation Administration released specific flight instructions and restrictions​ for Trump's visit on Friday through Sunday.

BEDMINSTER, NJ — Specific flight restrictions were issued on Wednesday ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Bedminster on Friday through Sunday.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a VIP Movement Notification in the area of Bedminster from 4 p.m. on Friday, July 19 through 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.

Trump is headed to the area for a political fundraising event at his golf club. The event for Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will take place at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster at 5 p.m. to support their candidacy for the 2020 presidential election.

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His public schedule has not been released and it is unclear what he will be doing the rest of the weekend in Bedminster at his Trump National Golf Course.

Along with flight restrictions, locals can also expect major delays or road closures during his travel times on Route 10, Route 24, and Route 287 around the airport and the golf club.

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This is Trump's second visit to the golf course this summer. His first visit was during the Fourth of July weekend.

In previous summers, Trump has made near-weekly visits to the Trump National Golf Course through Labor Day. The visits have drawn mixed reactions from locals, with some proud to host the president and other's deriding the cost to the taxpayer.

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