Defense Sec. Hegseth Lifts Suspension, Clears Kid Rock Helicopter Crew
Key Takeaways
- Hegseth lifts the Army pilots' suspensions, announcing no punishment or investigation.
- The incident involved two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovering near Kid Rock's Nashville home.
- Flyover occurred during a No Kings protest near Kid Rock's home.
Hegseth Reverses Suspension
Hegseth lifted the suspension less than three hours after the Army announced it.
“Hegseth says pilots who did flyby outside Kid Rock's home are no longer suspended Kid Rock posted a video in which the choppers hovered near his Nashville estate”
He declared no punishment, no investigation, and told patriots to carry on.
The crews had been suspended pending an Army Regulation 15-6 investigation.
Kelly Supports Lifting Suspension
Kelly said he didn't want to see the pilots punished.
He described them as patriots serving their country and taking risks.
Kelly noted he generally does not agree with Pete Hegseth.
CREW Demands IG Investigation
CREW filed an IG complaint demanding investigation into the flyover.
They noted Kid Rock's close ties to Trump and Hegseth's choice to end the investigation.
The complaint questioned whether federal or DOD rules were violated.
Military Conduct Questions Remain
The Army had emphasized strict safety standards and professionalism.
Critics questioned the appropriate use of military resources.
Democrats demanded an inspector general investigation.
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