It’s telling that the apparent artistic luminary of the second Trump administration is Kid Rock. But I guess when pretty much the entire artistic world turns its back in disgust, you take what you can get.
Fortunately, this means we’re treated to the satisfying sight of conservatives desperately trying to pretend they enjoy his music, going so far as to suffer through his dreadful performance at the Turning Point USA alternative Super Bowl show and watch him cavorting, topless and sweaty, with RFK Jr.
Now Kid Rock may be in the crosshairs of a military controversy. On Saturday, he posted two videos to his Instagram showing two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovering over his swimming pool as he claps, salutes, and pumps his fist:
He explained:
This is a level of respect that s–t for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”
Uh-huh. Well, it’s good to know the US military is paying solemn tribute to the man whose 2001 song ‘Cool, Daddy Cool’ featured the immortal lyrics: “Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em underage / See, some say that’s statutory, but I say it’s mandatory.” You know what, maybe it really does make sense that Kid Rock is so cozy with the Trump administration.
But, in a shocking development, it turns out that you can’t just fly attack helicopters wherever you like to amuse some washed-up old rock star. A full administrative review has now been launched into who, if anyone, authorized this and how it happened.
Major Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, confirmed that Kid Rock himself hadn’t requested the helicopters to visit, and delivered an official statement 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 helicopters in question were apparently on a pre-authorized training flight. Before flying near Kid Rock’s house, they’d flown over the No Kings protest in Nashville (possibly an attempt to intimidate those present) and then headed for the swimming pool.
Don’t expect much, if any, consequences for the pilots
Aviation Flight Regulations and the FAA rules govern minimum safe altitudes over populated and civilian areas, so if this is deemed to be an unnecessary maneuver without justification, the pilots may be accused of violating safety and professionalism standards.
The Army is investigating why an Apache attack helicopter conducting a training flight hovered near the pool area of musician Kid Rock’s mansion in the Nashville suburbs.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 30, 2026
It is also probing the helicopters’ proximity to No Kings protests on Saturday. https://t.co/qGZJo7lbJB
Don’t expect the book to be thrown at the pilots. The simple fact that they assumed they could get away with this indicates they know their higher-ups aren’t particularly bothered, so the most they’ll get is an administrative slap on the wrist and to be told not to do something so stupid again.
They may even avoid that small reprimand, as it’s easy to imagine the Commander-in-Chief criticizing any punishment of them from his Truth Social pulpit as un-American. And Pete Hegseth certainly isn’t going to care.
Sadly, this is just a reflection of the powerfully stupid times we all live in. If there’s any consolation, remember that for all their bluster and apparent social control, Kid Rock is the most prominent musician MAGA can reliably summon to their cause. That simple fact speaks volumes about this creatively bankrupt philosophy.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 06:10 am