U.S. Army says it’s investigating military helicopter flyby at Kid Rock’s house

The U.S. Army said on Monday it was investigating why military helicopters were operating near the house of singer Kid Rock, seemingly in support of the vocal backer of U.S. President Donald ‌Trump, and also near anti-Trump protests.

Rock posted to his social media accounts on Saturday, where two Army Apache helicopters are shown flying next to his house in Nashville. The singer, standing in ​front of his swimming pool under a column that says “The Southern White House,” can be seen ​saluting one of the helicopters.

“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,” U.S. Army spokesperson Maj. Montrell Russell said.

“Appropriate action will be taken ⁠if any violations are found. Until the review is complete, there will be no further comment,” Russell added.

Helicopters also seen near Nashville protest

Military helicopters were also seen on Saturday flying close to demonstrators in Nashville, who were taking ​part in “No Kings” protests decrying Trump’s aggressive deportation efforts, war in Iran ⁠and other policies.

“God ⁠Bless America and all ​those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her,” Rock commented above the ​video of the helicopters. Poolside, a giant replica of the Statue of Liberty is visible.

In his post, Rock also took a swipe at Gavin Newsom, describing the California governor with an expletive.

Scenes from the weekend’s anti-Trump protests:

Rock, in contrast to many musicians and entertainers, has been a staunch Trump supporter since the Republican’s 2016 presidential campaign. He has visited the White House on at least three occasions dating back to Trump’s first term in office, and performed at MAGA events and at events associated with the Republican conventions of 2016 and 2024.

Trump told reporters at the White House last year he knows the performer, born Robert James Ritchie, as simply “Bob.”

“He has been a good friend for a long time,” said Trump.

The U.S. military is supposed to be apolitical, loyal ‌to the U.S. Constitution and independent of any party or political movement. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has moved quickly to reshape the military, firing top generals and admirals as he seeks to implement Trump’s national ​security agenda and root out diversity initiatives he calls discriminatory.

Democratic lawmakers have warned the Trump administration ⁠is increasingly trying to use the military for political gain, and one non-profit group committed to the separation of church and state has sued over Hegseth-led prayer services held on government property.