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Defense Secretary, Kid Rock Fly $100M Apache on Taxpayer Bill

4/28/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and musician Kid Rock rode AH-64 Apache gunships from Fort Belvoir, with payment source unclear.
Critics say taxpayers may be footing the bill for the multi-million-dollar Apache ride.
Governor Gavin Newsom questioned why $100 million helicopters are used for a private joyride.
Drop Site News called the flight an “incentive flight,” noting the Apache costs tens of millions to build and over $5,000 per hour to operate.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and musician Kid Rock rode AH-64 Apache gunships from Fort Belvoir, with payment source unclear.
Critics say taxpayers may be footing the bill for the multi-million-dollar Apache ride.
Governor Gavin Newsom questioned why $100 million helicopters are used for a private joyride.
Drop Site News called the flight an “incentive flight,” noting the Apache costs tens of millions to build and over $5,000 per hour to operate.