Pete Hegseth and Kid Rock fly in Army Apache helicopters weeks after previous flyover controversy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and musician Kid Rock flew in Army Apache helicopters on Monday in the Washington D.C./Virginia area. The event was described by the Pentagon as part of a 'Freedom 250th community relations event.' The ride came weeks after Army pilots flew Apaches over Kid Rock's Nashville-area home, briefly sparking an Army investigation that Hegseth shut down.
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5 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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CNN and NPR foreground the previous controversy and criticism, while The Hill and NY Post frame the ride as a patriotic celebration with little scrutiny of the pattern of military access.
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“Hegseth and Kid Rock went 'for a ride' with Army Apache helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Kid Rock, Pete Hegseth fly in Army Apache attack helicopters weeks after viral fly-by stunt over rocker's home draws backlash”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Kid Rock joins Hegseth on Army helicopter ride after fly-by controversy” · The Hill
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