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Apparent Apache Helicopter Flyby at Kid Rock's Tennessee House Prompts Army Investigation
Kid Rock's video showing AH-64 Apache helicopters near his estate has drawn over 5 million views, sparking debate on the flyover's purpose and military involvement.
- On Saturday, musician Kid Rock shared a video showing AH-64 Apache helicopters hovering near his Tennessee estate, which he calls "The Southern White House," while he saluted the aircraft from his pool.
- The 101st Airborne Division initiated an investigation into the flight, with Major Jonathon Bless stating the command maintains strict standards for aviation safety, though officials have not confirmed whether the maneuvers were incidental or deliberate.
- Army helicopters were also seen over a "No Kings" protest in Nashville, prompting online criticism that taxpayer-funded military resources were being used for a private "photoshoot."
- Kid Rock captioned the video with an insult at California Governor Gavin Newsom, writing, "This is a level of respect that s--- for brains Governor of California will never know," while critics accused him of "wasting thousands of dollars."
- The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 prohibits the military from engaging in domestic law enforcement, while training missions are routinely funded through Department of Defense budgets and conducted over civilian areas.
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