US Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's home suspended and then reinstated within hours
The crews of two military helicopters were suspended by the army, then told there would be "no investigation" by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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"No punishment. No Investigation. Carry on, patriots."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"They probably shouldn't have been doing it. You're not supposed to be playing games."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, is a country rock artist and a close friend of former President Donald Trump.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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The crews of two military helicopters were suspended by the army, then told there would be "no investigation" by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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