WASHINGTON, March 30 - The U.S. Army said on Monday it has begun an administrative review to determine why military helicopters were operating near the home of singer Kid Rock and also in the vicinity of anti-Trump protests in Nashville, Tennessee.
Over the weekend, Rock posted a video on X that shows two Army Apache helicopters flying beside his residence. In the footage the singer stands in front of his swimming pool and appears to salute one of the aircraft.
Military helicopters were reported flying close to demonstrators taking part in protests in the city. The protesters were decrying President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts, the war in Iran and other policies.
U.S. Army spokesperson Major Montrell Russell provided the statement announcing the review: "Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations. An administrative review is underway to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements," he said. "Appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found. Until the review is complete, there will be no further comment."
The U.S. military is expected to remain apolitical, loyal to the U.S. Constitution and separate from partisan political movements. The article notes that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has acted quickly to reshape the military, firing top generals and admirals while seeking to implement President Trump’s national security agenda and remove diversity initiatives he labels discriminatory.
Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that the Trump administration is increasingly seeking to use the military for political advantage.
In his post that included the helicopter footage, Kid Rock took aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom. Above the video he added: "God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."
The helicopter sightings occurred as part of nationwide protests organized under the "No Kings" banner. Organizers had planned more than 3,200 events across all 50 states for the weekend; the article notes that two previous nationwide events had drawn millions of participants. Local news reports said thousands of people took part in the Nashville demonstrations.
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