The U.S. Army is conducting an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered near the Nashville home of musician Kid Rock, who posted videos of the incident on social media. The helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, were on a routine training mission that included Nashville airspace.
Kid Rock, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, shared two videos on Saturday showing the helicopters near his swimming pool as he saluted. In one post, he contrasted the incident with California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who has clashed with Trump. The Army confirmed there was no official request from Kid Rock for the flyover.
The helicopters also flew over a Nashville "No Kings" protest against the Trump administration on the same day, but the Army stated the training mission was unrelated to the protest. Major Jonathon Bless, a spokesperson for the 101st Airborne Division, emphasized that Army aviators must adhere to strict safety and professional standards. The review will assess compliance with regulations and airspace requirements, with appropriate action to be taken if violations are found.