California Governor Gavin Newsom had warned against the live fire demonstration, which would shoot artillery over a freeway.

Vice President JD Vance celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps on Saturday at a California’s Camp Pendleton event that drew some pushback from Gov. Gavin Newsom over the use of live ammunition over a busy freeway.

Vice President JD Vance’s trip to a military base in California illustrated rising tensions between the federal government and Democratic leaders.

The military display to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, attended by Vice President JD Vance, a Marine Corps veteran, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, drew harsh criticism from Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, who cited public safety concerns and accused the White House of poor coordination and unnecessary risk.

Vice President JD Vance has held onto a narrow lead over Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a new hypothetical

Vice President JD Vance's team accused Golden State Gov. Gavin Newsom of promoting "Fake News" ahead of this weekend's Marine Corps anniversary festivities.

The announcement came after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) traded jabs with the White House over the live-fire exercise Vice President JD Vance is attending in the area.