Newsom, White House Clash Over Marines Celebration | JQJO

California Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps 250th anniversary, announcing a temporary I-5 closure near the base and warning of safety risks from live munitions. The White House shot back, saying no closure was requested and accusing Newsom of lying; a Marine Corps release said no public highways would be closed. Vice President JD Vance attended the event. Organizers said extensive safety measures were in place for more than 15,000 expected attendees. The back-and-forth capped days of posts and denials on X.