Marines' 250th Anniversary Demo Sparks Newsom Conflict With Trump Administration

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Above: President Donald Trump shakes hands with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 24, 2025. Image copyright: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

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Democratic narrative

Even without road closures, Trump's reckless vanity parade is a waste of time and money. This dangerous spectacle will force Marines to work without pay during the shutdown and is obviously an attempt to distract from Saturday's No Kings protests scheduled for California and nationwide.

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Office of the California Governor: Gavin Newsom on X

Republican narrative

Leave it to Newsom to spread fake news in order to attempt to score cheap political points at the president's expense and interfere with honoring America's heroes. This legitimate military demonstration at Camp Pendleton deserves respect, not partisan fearmongering.

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