Trump may fire missiles and close major roads in California during 'No Kings' protests, US military clarifies on live fi

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42. Latest from NYT. No closures and events within normal training protocols

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/us/politics/newsom-military-celebration-camp-pendleton.html?unlocked_article_code=1.t08.HlNy.4qG2MRD3Pbui&smid=nytcore-android-share

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Shortly before 10 p.m. Pacific time on Wednesday, the Marines issued a statement explaining what it had in store. They said they would host a “live-fire Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration” at Red Beach, which is west of the freeway. They also said the exercise would occur on “approved training ranges and comport with established safety protocols” without the need to close public roads.

“All air, surface and ground movements are scripted and rehearsed in accordance with standard operating procedures and established safety checklists,” the Marines said.

A related celebration is scheduled to take place afterward at Del Mar Beach, less than 10 miles south.

.On Thursday, Mr. Newsom expressed relief that the Marines said their celebration would not require the closure of Interstate 5. But he blamed the Trump administration for confusion over the plans in recent days.
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