US EditionApparent Apache Helicopter Flyby at Kid Rock's Tennessee House Prompts Army Investigation
The Army is reviewing whether two Apache helicopters complied with flight rules during a training run near Kid Rock's home; no violations have been confirmed yet.
- On Monday, the U.S. Army launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered near musician Kid Rock's Nashville home and a "No Kings" protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
- Officials from the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell stated the training flight's proximity to the residence and protest was "entirely coincidental," though critics questioned if the maneuver was politically motivated.
- Footage captured Kid Rock saluting and fist-pumping as aircraft hovered near his 27,000-square-foot "Southern White House" estate in Whites Creek, Tennessee, with the video drawing more than 5 million views.
- Major Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, said an administrative review is assessing compliance with safety standards and that "appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found."
- Apache helicopters cost $5,171 per hour to operate, fueling public debate over military spending and whether taxpayer-funded assets should be used near domestic political events or private residences.
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Patriotic post triggers Army to probe why a military helicopter hovered near Kid Rock's home · American Wire News
An idling military helicopter has sparked an Army investigation after it was caught hanging out very close to Kid Rock’s Tennessee home. The artist posted a video of himself saluting and applauding the hovering helicopter, calling it a “level of respect that shit-for-brains Governor of California will never know.” “God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her,” he added. Watch: View this post on Instagra…
Kid Rock catches heat for viral Apache helicopter social media video — Army launches investigation
Famed rock star and longtime Trump supporter Kid Rock has drawn some scrutiny over a video he posted on social media this weekend. While many social media users loved the video, the U.S. Army has nonetheless launched an investigation into the incident. On Saturday, Rock posted a video from what appears to be the pool of his Tennessee mansion, nicknamed the "Southern White House." In the video, Rock can be seen standing at the pool's edge and sal…
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#KidRock: US Army launches probe over helicopter fly-past
The US Army is investigating after two military helicopters were seen hovering near the home of singer Kid Rock, seemingly in support of the vocal backer of President Donald Trump. Rock posted videos of the incident on social media and can be seen saluting the AH-64 Apaches outside his house in Nashville, Tennessee.
US Army investigating military helicopters near Kid Rock's house
The musician - a prominent Trump supporter - posted videos of the aircraft flying past his Nashville home. A US army spokesman said "appropriate action" would be taken if regulations were found to have been violated.
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