WATCH LIVE: Vance delivers remarks at Marines’ 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton
Summary
Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are marking the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton, California, with a military demonstration involving live artillery. The event led to the closure of a major highway after safety concerns from Governor Gavin Newsom. Authorities explained the closure was needed to ensure public safety during the artillery exercises.Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended a Marine Corps event at Camp Pendleton.
- The military event included a demonstration of amphibious vehicles and beach landings.
- Live artillery exercises planned as part of the event faced safety objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed for the event due to safety concerns with firing over the highway.
- U.S. Marines stated the exercises followed safety protocols and were on approved training ranges.
- California Department of Transportation warned of travel delays and closed passenger rail services running parallel to the highway.
- The highway closure could add up to two hours of travel time for commuters between San Diego and Los Angeles.
- The I-5 corridor is a crucial route, handling 80,000 travelers and $94 million in freight daily.
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