{"id":7629,"date":"2025-10-16T09:07:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/7629\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T09:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:07:28","slug":"trump-may-fire-missiles-and-close-major-roads-in-california-during-no-kings-protests-us-military-clarifies-on-live-firing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/7629\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump may fire missiles and close major roads in California during \u2018No Kings\u2019 protests, US military clarifies on live firing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four months after millions of people across the country protested President Donald Trump\u2019s actions, organizers of the \u201cNo Kings\u201d rallies have planned a second event for Saturday, Oct. 18. Dozens of demonstrations will take place across Southern California, including Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Downtown L.A., Pico Robertson, Venice, and Santa Monica, protesting the administration\u2019s policies amid the ongoing government shutdown.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reported, citing unconfirmed sources from California Governor Gavin Newsom\u2019s office, that parts of Interstate 5 in Oceanside could be closed on Friday and Saturday due to an event marking the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps<\/a>, which will feature live artillery firing.<\/p>\n

Media outlet MediaTouch<\/a>, citing unnamed sources, reported that the Trump administration \u201cmay launch missiles from Warships into California.\u201d Regarding the I-5 closure, the report states: “Sources close to MeidasTouch describe the closure as part of a ‘vanity parade’ that may involve Navy warships shooting live missiles into Camp Pendleton<\/a> as a ‘show of force.’\u201d The report does not provide further details. According to the LA Times, the artillery firing event may lead to I-5 closures but is not related to the planned \u2018No Kings\u2019 protests in Oceanside.
What the US navy saysIn a post shared on X, the US Marine corps says that they will showcase their \u201clive-fire amphibious capabilities on Oct. 18, with I Marine Expeditionary Force hosting a “live-fire” Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, as part of celebrations for the Marine Corps\u2019 250th birthday and America\u2019s Semiquincentennial. <\/p>\n

It further clarifies on road closure that \u201cNo public highways or transportation routes will be closed.\u201d Officials noted for safety that \u201call training events will occur on approved training ranges and comport with established safety protocols.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Afterward, marines, sailors, and their families will gather at Del Mar Beach for a Beach Bash with food, music, and family activities. However, there is no information about the road closure.
About Navy’s eventThe event, titled \u201cAmerica\u2019s Marines 250: From Sea to Shore \u2014 A Review of Amphibious Strength,\u201d will showcase the Marine Corps\u2019 evolution as a global force in readiness and its commitment to amphibious warfare, according to a press release announcing the affair, as per Fox News. Vice President Vance, a former Marine himself, served with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing as a combat correspondent and deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the first Marine to serve as Vice President of the United States.
More than 15,000 Marines, Navy sailors, veterans, and their families are expected to attend the celebration, which will feature a live amphibious assault demonstration, a review of amphibious strength, and keynote remarks from national military leaders and dignitaries. Joining Vice President Vance on stage will be Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan, and Marine Corps Commandant General Eric M. Smith.
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