CALIFORNIA / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A military exercise by the US Marines in California is causing excitement. Gov. Gavin Newsom is criticizing the safety risks posed by the closure of a section of Interstate 5. The exercise, held to mark the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, was attended by Vice President JD Vance and raised tensions between the California government and the White House.
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There was a controversial military exercise in California conducted by the US Navy to mark its 250th anniversary. A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed to make way for live-fire artillery exercises. The move drew sharp criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who decried the safety risks to the public.
Newsom expressed concerns about the lack of coordination between state, federal and local authorities. He emphasized that flying live munitions over a busy highway without sufficient coordination was not only wrong but dangerous. The closure of the highway significantly impacted traffic, as approximately 80,000 travelers and $94 million worth of goods move through this corridor every day.
The event, attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, took place amid political tensions between the California government and the White House. These tensions have been further heightened by the recent deployment of federal forces to cities like Los Angeles. Critics see the exercise as a show of force that endangers public safety.
The US Marines defended the exercise as routine and stressed that all safety precautions were taken. Still, California transportation officials decided to close the highway after observing live ammunition being fired near the highway. This decision was supported by safety and traffic experts who pointed out the potential dangers and distractions for drivers.
The controversy over the military exercise has sparked renewed debate about the role and visibility of military displays in civilian areas. While the Marines emphasize the need for such exercises to ensure operational readiness, questions remain as to how such events can be conducted safely and in harmony with the public.
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