Kid Rock, Hegseth divide fans after critics question patriotic helicopter ride
Kid Rock joined War Secretary Pete Hegseth for a military helicopter ride in Washington, D.C., as part of a Pentagon-supported Freedom 250th community event, which sparked online criticism over the use of military resources. The Pentagon stated the event allowed Kid Rock to film Memorial Day and patriotic content while thanking service members. The outing reignited debate following a previous incident involving military helicopters at Kid Rock's Nashville home.
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Entertainment Kid Rock, Hegseth divide fans after critics question patriotic helicopter ride Pentagon says the ride was part of a Freedom 250th community event, with Kid Rock filming Memorial Day videos By Tracy Wright Fox News Published April 30, 2026 2:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of April 29 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kid Rock was flying high before online critics went low.
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