Swift mockery as Trump defends pilots suspended over Kid Rock flyover

President Donald Trump raised eyebrows on Tuesday after he offered a strange defense for the Army pilots who were suspended after flying an Apache helicopter near a MAGA music star's home over the weekend.

ABC News reported on Tuesday that the crew of pilots who flew the helicopter near Kid Rock's home in Nashville, Tennessee, had been suspended pending an investigation. Trump was asked about the report by Peter Doocy of Fox News during a press conference in the Oval Office after Trump signed an executive order limiting the use of mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

"Did you see the video?" Doocy asked Trump.

"I didn't, but I'm sure they had a good time," Trump replied, laughing.

"Reports indicate the crew of the helicopters has been suspended. What do you think about it?" Doocy replied.

"They probably shouldn't have been doing that," Trump said. "You're not supposed to be playing games, right? I'll take a look at it. If they like Kid Rock, I like Kid Rock. Maybe they were trying to defend him."

Video of the exchange circulated on social media and caused a stir among political analysts and observers.

"Trump says maybe the army helicopters were trying to defend Kid Rock. From what? Bad reviews?" writer Polly Sigh posted on X.

"This man should not be in charge of our military," political commentator "Art Candee" posted on X.

"Maybe they were trying to defend him? From what?!" liberal YouTuber Vince Wilson posted on X.

"Defend him from woke Bud Light?" political commentary account PatriotTakes posted on X.