A segment of Interstate 5 is set to be closed on Saturday afternoon due to a contentious live-fire military drill at Camp Pendleton, raising safety concerns among state officials.

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Governor Gavin Newsom issued a strong rebuke Saturday morning, criticizing the federal government’s decision to conduct the exercise, which involves firing live artillery near the busy I-5 corridor.

“The President is prioritizing his ego over his duty to ensure public safety,” Newsom stated. “Firing live rounds over a major highway is not just inappropriate; it’s perilous.”