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Blue Angels Pilot Says Low Flyover Was ‘Miscalculated,’ Lawmaker Says
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Key Points:
- The Blue Angels pilot responsible for a dangerously low flyover over a Pensacola beach, which caused umbrellas and chairs to be blown over, expressed regret for the incident, according to a state lawmaker.
- Despite the pilot's remorse, MAGA Republicans praised the flyover as a proud display of military strength, with Navy Secretary Hung Cao stating there would be no reprimands or firings related to the event.
- Eric Trump criticized media backlash against the flyover, calling it "manufactured outrage," while Pete Hegseth has supported military demonstrations and pushed policies aimed at increasing masculinity within the armed forces.
- This incident is part of a pattern of controversial military flyovers recently defended by officials, including the reversal of suspensions for pilots involved in low-altitude helicopter flights over South Carolina and near singer Kid Rock’s residence.
