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Newsom Blasts Pentagon Pete Over Kid Rock Make-a-Wish Trip
- Newsom criticizes the Pentagon over a Kid Rock helicopter ride filmed for a tour.
- The flights were part of a Freedom 250th event in the National Capital Region, per the Pentagon.
- The helicopters reportedly carried Kid Rock and Hegseth, with an optics focus during a cost-of-living crisis.
- AI-generated image of Hegseth, tagged by Newsom’s office, sparked online confrontation.
- Background reports detail Hegseth’s past alcohol-related claims amid the controversy.
- The Pentagon described the event as a community-relations activity tied to the 250th birthday celebration.
- Kid Rock pledged 1,000 free tickets for military members and veterans on the tour.
- Hegseth reportedly defended the ride as part of a broader patriotic effort.
- Newsom’s office released an AI image targeting Hegseth and Kid Rock amid the debate.
- The Daily Beast covered the developing story and related responses from officials.
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