FILE – Child Rock comes on stage to talk and introduce Vice President JD Vance throughout a go to to Fort Campbell, Ky., Nov. 26, 2025.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Military has launched an administrative assessment after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a coaching run hovered close to the hillside residence of Child Rock because the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted their crews.
Child Rock posted two movies on social media on Saturday. Every exhibits a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool whereas the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist within the air. The Nashville skyline may be seen within the background.
“It is a degree of respect,” Child Rock posted, that the “Governor of California won’t ever know. God Bless America and all those that have made the last word 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 Military from Child Rock for the helicopters to return 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 situated at close by Fort Campbell, on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, and its helicopters usually 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 Military.
“Military aviators should adhere to strict security requirements, professionalism, and established flight rules. An administrative assessment is underway to evaluate the mission and confirm compliance with rules and airspace necessities. Acceptable motion shall be taken if any violations are discovered,” the assertion reads.
