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A Marine Corps Live-Fire Event Sparks Chaos on SoCal Freeway: Vice President JD Vance Attends Ceremony
The 5 Freeway, a major artery connecting San Diego and Orange counties, was closed for several hours on Saturday due to a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton. The closure, which began at 11am Pacific Time, raised concerns among commuters who rely heavily on the freeway.
According to California Highway Patrol, the decision to close the freeway was made in light of "extreme life safety risk and distraction to drivers." However, this warning came too late for many travelers, as traffic congestion had already begun to build up. The southbound lanes were eventually reopened by noon, but not before causing widespread frustration among commuters.
The live-fire event, attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was part of the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebrations. In a statement, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office claimed that the federal government informed the state about the planned event, citing "extreme life safety risk" as the reason for the closure.
However, when asked for comment on the closure, Vance's office deflected responsibility to the Marine Corps, stating only that they had not requested the closure of the freeway. The Marine Corps later issued a statement defending the decision, claiming it was necessary to ensure the "readiness to defend the homeland."
The controversy surrounding the event has drawn comparisons to President Trump's administration and its penchant for using military force as a means of intimidation. Gov. Newsom called Saturday's events an "absurd show of force" that prioritizes the president's ego over public safety.
As the debate rages on, many are left to wonder why such a high-profile event was allowed to take place without adequate consideration for public safety. The closure of the 5 Freeway serves as a stark reminder of the risks and consequences that come with military training exercises in densely populated areas.
The 5 Freeway, a major artery connecting San Diego and Orange counties, was closed for several hours on Saturday due to a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton. The closure, which began at 11am Pacific Time, raised concerns among commuters who rely heavily on the freeway.
According to California Highway Patrol, the decision to close the freeway was made in light of "extreme life safety risk and distraction to drivers." However, this warning came too late for many travelers, as traffic congestion had already begun to build up. The southbound lanes were eventually reopened by noon, but not before causing widespread frustration among commuters.
The live-fire event, attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was part of the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebrations. In a statement, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office claimed that the federal government informed the state about the planned event, citing "extreme life safety risk" as the reason for the closure.
However, when asked for comment on the closure, Vance's office deflected responsibility to the Marine Corps, stating only that they had not requested the closure of the freeway. The Marine Corps later issued a statement defending the decision, claiming it was necessary to ensure the "readiness to defend the homeland."
The controversy surrounding the event has drawn comparisons to President Trump's administration and its penchant for using military force as a means of intimidation. Gov. Newsom called Saturday's events an "absurd show of force" that prioritizes the president's ego over public safety.
As the debate rages on, many are left to wonder why such a high-profile event was allowed to take place without adequate consideration for public safety. The closure of the 5 Freeway serves as a stark reminder of the risks and consequences that come with military training exercises in densely populated areas.
What's up with live-fire events like this?! 
A Marine Corps event on a SoCal freeway is just asking for trouble! 
I mean, who needs 5 Freeway during rush hour? 
The fact that traffic was already building up and nobody thought to warn commuters ahead of time is just crazy! 
And now there's this huge controversy over whether the military should be allowed to train on public roads... 
It's all about prioritizing public safety, folks. Can't we find a way to balance national defense with daily life without putting everyone at risk? 
. I mean, come on! You gotta think about the people who have to deal with traffic every day... it's just not right. And now they're trying to spin it like it was some kind of emergency? Like, no offense to the military or anything, but when you're putting live ammo in the air, it's basically a guaranteed recipe for disaster 
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and now we're hearing that the Marine Corps was supposed to warn the state beforehand? 
, can't believe this live-fire event went down without any proper planning or coordination! I mean, I get it, they're celebrating 250 years of Marine Corps history and all, but did they really need to close off a major freeway? It's just so frustrating for people who rely on that road for work or school. And what's with the whole "extreme life safety risk" thing? 
The fact that there are people who think this was an "absurd show of force" just makes me wonder what other military exercises are happening in our state without proper oversight. 
, like i cant even imagine having my morning commute turn into a nightmare because some marine corps live-fire event went down on that 5 freeway 
. dont get me wrong, im all for supporting our troops and all but can we pls have a safer commute? 
. and seriously how did this event even get approved without proper consideration for public safety? 
The whole thing just feels really reckless and irresponsible. I mean, the Marine Corps is supposed to be defending our country, not putting innocent civilians in harm's way. 
It's just common sense.