A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov.

The 5 Freeway, a major artery in Southern California, closed for a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County that was attended by Vice President JD Vance.

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

Both Vance, a former Marine who served as a public affairs officer in Iraq, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth celebrated the show of force and praised the gathered troops for their service to the country and for adhering to standards they argue have eroded in the quest for diversity under previous administrations.

Vice President Vance on Saturday told the U.S. Marine Corps members gathered at Camp Pendleton in California that they will get paid despite the government shutdown. Vance, appearing with Defense

California Highway Patrol officials say that a patrol vehicle was struck by shrapnel from an artillery round that was fired during Saturday's live-fire event at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary.