US Army suspends crew members who flew helicopter outside Kid Rock’s home

On Saturday, March 28, pro-MAGA musician Kid Rock posted a video of a military helicopter flying outside of his home in Nashville. The video drew a lot of criticism and calls for an investigation. Now, according to NBC News, the crew is facing a suspension.

In an article published on March 31, NBC News reporters Courtney Kube and Matt Lavietes explain, "The (U.S.) Army later identified the aircraft as AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the Nashville area and stated that 'appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found.' A military spokesperson said Monday that the helicopters flew from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to the Nashville area…. A spokesman for the 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, said the flying helicopters were not related to Nashville's 'No Kings' protests that took place over the weekend and were 'entirely coincidental' with the demonstrations."

A federal government official, according to Kube and Lavietes, confirmed that the crew operating the helicopter has been suspended.

In an official statement, the U.S. Army said, "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."

When Rock posted the video on X, he took a swipe at California Gov. Gavin Newsom and wrote, "This is a level of respect that s–– for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."

According to Kube and Lavietes, the U.S. Army "did not immediately return a request for comment Tuesday regarding the suspensions."