Army investigating after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted :: WRAL.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Army has launched an administrative evaluate after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a coaching run hovered close to the hillside residence of Kid Rock because the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted their crews.

Kid Rock posted two movies on social media on Saturday. Each reveals a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool whereas the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist within the air. The Nashville skyline could be seen within the background.

“This is a level of respect,” Kid Rock posted, that the “Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a Democrat who has repeatedly sparred with the Republican president.

There was no official request to the Army from Kid Rock for the helicopters to come back to his home on Saturday, Maj. Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the one hundred and first Airborne Division, stated on Monday. The division is positioned at close by Fort Campbell, on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, and its helicopters typically make coaching runs over the Nashville space.

The helicopters additionally overflew a Nashville “No Kings” protest in opposition to the Trump administration on Saturday, however Bless stated the coaching run had nothing to do with the protest.

Bless additionally offered a written assertion from the Army.

“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. Appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found,” the assertion reads.