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Associated Press 16 Jul 2026 40 here now

Video shows a fighter jet flying low over a crowded beach in Florida

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sticking to encouraging low-altitude military flyovers after a fighter jet buzzed a Florida beach during a show this week, raising new scrutiny after the Pentagon has

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This is intimidation by the Trump regime.
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Trump's is directing the military to act against the American people. His Gestapo (ICE) will be called to perpetrate a heightened terror the closer we get to the election. Wake up to fascism, people!
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You can tell the political affiliation in the comments by the ones who are clutching their pearls.
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Maverick: Ghost Rider requesting a flyby.
Tower: Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full!
Maverick: "Sorry, Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower."
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That's the sound of freedom!
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@kenai561 From YouTube ↗ 18 Jul 2026 1
Once upon a time in America... no flights under 1500 feet by towns or people unless take off or landing. At least when my cousin flew in the air force, that was the rule. I suppose all bets are off now.
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I understand this happens routinely.
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Read the article
...their will be a debriefing why the one pilot went so low.
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blue angels.
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That's how you get scratched corneas. Pilot should be grounded.
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@jad734 From YouTube ↗ 18 Jul 2026 1
Just think, that’s the last thing thousands and thousands of everyday people see.
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@npet6842 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 5
When I was a young kid in 66 , a Phantom F4 passed me low at an airshow in England . Love these pilots and their lives they risk to keep us free !
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cool man...
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There is always that Sanguine Temperament that is care free. Lesson: be mindful when they fly very fast aircrafts😮
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@iorn9814 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 3
Jet fuel doesn’t cause cancer 😂
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Flock cameras gave them a false flag, it happens sometimes
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Look up St Maarten Maho Beach Landing ..
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Why did you fly lower.
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Why?
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Woah, low bridge!
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kat_xo 17 Jul 2026
I completely agree, Theo. We need to automate the approval process based on objective damage data to remove political discretion entirely.
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priya_reads 17 Jul 2026
I'm following too, Cal. It really is devastating, especially given how dangerous those currents around the island can be.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
Definitely a random duo, Sofia! I'm not sure about more visits, but this one is pretty great for the vibes.