Временное закрытие автомагистрали Interstate 5 из-за военных учений в Кэмп-Пендлтоне

"...Gridlock reigned Saturday on one of California’s most vital freeways..."

"...The closure marked another clash between the Trump Administration and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom...."

"...The inland detour swelled drive times from L.A. to San Diego to well over three hours as of Saturday afternoon...."

"...Motorists who were brave or foolish enough to venture beyond Avenida Palizada endured a minimum of 30 minutes trying to exit the freeway...."

"...Abi-Loutfi said he’s not thrilled about this shutdown, though, aside from slower-than-usual business, due to the government’s show of force in firing off weapons...."

"...Saturday’s closure deepening strain between California and the Trump administration — which has been escalating in recent months after the White House deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles to clamp down on protests, ramped up immigration raids and pressured California universities to comply with his agenda...."

"...To Enmeier, the live-ammunition event is a “show of force on behalf of a few individuals” more than likely intentionally timed to this day of widespread protest...."

"...The governor’s office said it was informed earlier in the week that the White House was considering closing the freeway and when no order materialized by Wednesday, state officials began weighing whether to do so themselves...."

"...The military show of force coincides with “No Kings” rallies and marches across the state Saturday challenging President Trump and what critics say is government overreach...."

"...During “No Kings” protests in June, President Trump held a military parade in Washington, D.C., which included a 21-gun salute, to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary...."

"...“Using our military to intimidate people you disagree with isn’t strength — it’s reckless, it’s disrespectful, and it’s beneath the office he holds,” Newsom said in a statement...."

"...“Law and order? This is chaos and confusion.”..."

"...The Trump administration previously had plans for a major celebration next month for the 250th anniversary of the Navy and Marines, which would have included an air and sea show — with the Blue Angels and parading warships — to be attended by Trump, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune...."

"...Plans to host that show in San Diego have been called off, the paper reported...."