The U.S. Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered near the Nashville, Tennessee, home of singer Kid Rock, a prominent supporter of President Trump, during a training run over the weekend.
Kid Rock posted videos on his X account Saturday showing the aircraft hovering close to his hillside residence as he clapped, saluted and raised his fist in the air. The Nashville skyline was visible in the background. In the video, a sign above his head appeared to read “Southern White House.”
“This is a level of respect that s—- for brains Governor of California will never know,” the singer wrote, directing the remark at Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and frequent critic of Mr. Trump. “God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”
The flyby occurred the same day as nationwide “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration. The helicopters also overflew a Nashville demonstration that day, though Maj. Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, said the training run had no connection to the protest.
The 101st Airborne Division, based at Fort Campbell on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, routinely conducts training flights over the Nashville area. Maj. Bless confirmed there was no official request from Kid Rock for the helicopters to visit his home.
Army Spokesman Maj. Montrell Russell said in a statement that the service is examining whether its aviators followed proper protocol. “Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations,” Maj. Russell said. “An administrative review is underway to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements. Appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found.”
Kid Rock, born Robert Ritchie, has been a vocal ally of Mr. Trump and has appeared alongside the president at the White House. The incident drew fresh attention amid the broader political tensions surrounding Saturday’s demonstrations, which were held in cities across the country.
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