Kid Rock Speaks Out After Apache Helicopter Visit Sparks U.S. Army Investigation
“I think they’re gonna be alright,” Kid Rock told WKRN.
Kid Rock, US Army Helicopters; Photo via X
Kid Rock is speaking out after two U.S. Army helicopters were spotted near his Nashville-area home.
On Saturday, Kid Rock shared a video showing what appears to be two Apache helicopters hovering outside his property, which he refers to as the “Southern White House.” In the clip, the “All Summer Long” singer can be seen standing near his pool, clapping and pumping his fists in the air as the helicopters hover nearby.
He captioned the video, “This is a level of respect that shit for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”
The U.S. Army later addressed the incident, according to NBC News, stating the helicopters were on a training route and their presence in the area was “entirely coincidental” to “No Kings” protests held in Nashville the same day.
Now, Kid Rock is weighing in after reports that the Army has launched an investigation into the flight path near his residence. Maj. Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, said, “Fort Campbell leadership is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence associated with Mr. Robert Ritchie (also known as “Kid Rock”). The command has initiated an investigation to review the circumstances surrounding this activity,” according to WKRN.
“I think they’re gonna be alright,” Kid Rock told WKRN. “My buddy is Commander-In-Chief. I mean, what are they looking into? They stopped seconds … a minute?”
The 55-year-old also said he frequently sees helicopters in the area and often goes outside to greet them as they fly by.
“It was pretty cool they stopped right there,” he added of Saturday’s moment. “I wasn’t expecting any of that, but I thought it was pretty neat.”
Kid Rock added that the helicopters “come right over” his home when they fly to Nissan Stadium for football games and revealed that he always makes a point to go outside to see them.
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