Vice President JD Vance marked the US semiquincentennial with a powerful military demonstration at Camp Pendleton, showcasing Marine strength amid a government shutdown. The event, which drew protesters and criticism from Governor Newsom, highlighted Vance's return to his military roots and his use of military symbolism to project federal resolve and appeal to voters.
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