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Musician Kid Rock's social media posts featuring military helicopters flying near his Tennessee home have led to an investigation by the US Army. An administrative review will assess the mission and adherence to regulations surrounding airspace use, particularly following Kid Rock’s provocative comments and gestures aimed at political figures during the encounter.
The US Army has launched a review after musician Kid Rock shared a video showing two military helicopters hovering outside his Tennessee home. The Army stated that the AH-64 Apaches were conducting a training route past the Nashville area, where the country rock artist's hilltop estate is located. An administrative review is underway to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements, Army spokesman Maj Montrell Russell said. Appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found.Kid Rock, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, posted footage to social media on Saturday while gesturing to the aircraft from his outdoor pool. In the footage, the 'Born Free' singer directed a profanity at California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat known for his disputes with Trump.One clip showcased Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, standing poolside next to a replica of the Statue of Liberty, clapping and saluting as the aircraft hovered before flying away. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her, the caption read. Another video displayed him pumping his fist as a second gunship passed by the estate, which he calls the Southern White House.Maj Jonathon Bless, a spokesperson for the Army's 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, confirmed that an investigation was launched. We take all concerns regarding aircraft operations and their impact on the surrounding community seriously, Bless remarked.
