Overview

• The jets briefly drowned out remarks shortly before 11:30 a.m. as survivors called for the release of Epstein-related files on the Capitol lawn.
• A White House official told Snopes the ceremonial flyover was at the president’s direction to honor a Polish fighter pilot who died in August.
• U.S. Capitol Police issued an alert ahead of time stating four F-35s and four F-16s would conduct an authorized low-altitude flight near the Capitol.
• White House video shows President Trump and Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki watching a missing man formation during the state visit.
• Social media posts alleging the flyover was meant to silence survivors drew wide attention, but fact-checks confirmed the interruption resulted from a scheduled tribute.