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PresidentJoe Bidenand first ladyJill Bidenwere temporarily evacuated while spending time at their Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, vacation home on Saturday after an unauthorized airplane mistakenly entered the air space, according to officials.
The private plane — which entered the airspace shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday — was “immediately escorted out of the restricted airspace,” according to astatementfrom U.S. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi.
“A preliminary investigation reveals the pilot was not on the proper radio channel, was not following the NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen) that had been filed and was not following published flight guidance,” he said.
Thecouple— who celebrated Jill’s 71st birthday on Friday — were able to return to their vacation home after the presidential motorcade was seen racing through downtown Rehoboth Beach, according toReuters.
The Federal Aviation Administration published flight restrictions prior to Biden’s Delaware trip, according toABC News. The limitations include a 10-mile radius no-fly zone contained with a 30-mile restricted zone.
On Wednesday, the president, 79, is expected to joinJimmy Kimmel Liveforhis first in-studio late night appearancewhile in office.
HostJimmy Kimmelannounced the news Sunday night during hisJimmy Kimmel Live: NBA Finals Game Nightspecial.
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The 54-year-old comedian also posted on social media about the interview,tweetingthat there was “no malarkey” about the upcoming appearance.
source: people.com
