How a Live-Fire Exercise on No Kings Day Went Off the Rails

Despite claims of safety — and the Trump administration yelling at Governor Newsom for closing the 5 Freeway — some vehicles were damaged.

A chunk of shrapnel is seen on the hood of a California Highway Patrol vehicle amid a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton. (California Highway Patrol)

It was supposed to be a party celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marines. The Vice President was at Camp Pendleton, basking in the show of force while No Kings Day protests filled Los Ange…