Army investigating after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The military has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training flight hovered near Kid Rock’s hillside home as the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump greeted his crews.

Kid Rock posted two videos on social media on Saturday. Each shows a helicopter flying next to a swimming pool, while the artist claps, salutes and pumps his fist in the air. The Nashville skyline can be seen in the background.

“This is a level of respect the Governor of California will never know. God bless America and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend it,” Kid Rock said.

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

Maj. Jonathon Bless, 101st Airborne Division public affairs officer, said Monday that there was no official request from the Army for helicopters to come to Kid Rock’s home on Saturday. The division is based near Fort Campbell on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, and its helicopters often fly training flights over the Nashville area.

Helicopters also overran a “No to Kings” protest against the Trump administration in Nashville on Saturday, but Bless said the training exercise had nothing to do with the protest.

Bless also released a written statement from the Army.

“Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism and established flight regulations. An administrative review is ongoing to evaluate the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements. If any violations are found, appropriate action will be taken,” the statement said.