Summary
There are concerns that a military parade might close part of the Interstate 5 (I-5) in California during a protest called “No Kings.” The protest is against President Donald Trump and coincides with a military event for the U.S. Marine Corps' anniversary. The White House and the Marine Corps have denied that the parade will cause road closures.
Key Facts
- The "No Kings" protest is against President Trump and started in June 2025.
- Over 2,500 protest events are planned across the country on October 18.
- Reports claimed that a military parade might close I-5 in California.
- The parade is related to the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized potential road closures.
- The White House called reports about the road closure "fake news."
- The California Department of Transportation is preparing for possible freeway closures as a safety measure.
- The protest events may cause traffic jams, especially near Oceanside and Camp Pendleton.
