Newsom Critical of Military Display During Vance Visit
Summary
A section of Interstate 5 in Southern California was closed for several hours because of a U.S. Marine Corps military event at Camp Pendleton, which involved live artillery fire. This event, meant to celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, included Vice President JD Vance and faced criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom over safety concerns and lack of coordination.Key Facts
- Interstate 5 was shut down for several hours on Saturday due to military exercises.
- The exercises were part of the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration.
- Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the event for public safety issues and poor coordination.
- The exercises included live artillery fire and amphibious vehicle demonstrations.
- Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended the event.
- The closure affected traffic, daily travelers, and freight movement on I-5.
- The event highlighted political tensions between California's leadership and the White House.
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