Los Angeles Columnist Urges City to Withdraw from 2028 Olympic Hosting Due to Trump's Involvement
In a critical column for the Los Angeles Times, columnist Gustavo Arellano has expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's involvement in the 2028 Summer Olympics, scheduled to take place from July 14 to 30. Arellano's concerns revolve around Trump's potential use of the event to promote his political agenda, particularly immigration enforcement, which could potentially humiliate Los Angeles.
Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday, forming a White House task force for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. As head of the task force, Trump will oversee the city's security and other related issues. This role has been met with skepticism, with Arellano questioning the appointment of Casey Wasserman, who is involved in organizing the Olympics in Los Angeles.
Arellano's concerns are shared by many, as they fear that Trump's political influence could overshadow the Olympics, turning them into a platform for his policies rather than a unifying, celebratory international event. In his column, Arellano asks readers if they want to give Trump and his administration more opportunities to make life "miserable" in Los Angeles.
The columnist is particularly critical of Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who was present at the announcement, and other top officials from the Trump administration, including Vice President JD Vance and Department of Homeland Security head Kristi Noem. Arellano compares Trump heading the task force to offering the city a "giant whoopi cushion."
The '60 Minutes' Kamala Harris interview at the center of Trump's CBS lawsuit has received an Emmy nomination, but the ongoing legal battle between Trump and CBS may cast a shadow over the Olympics preparations.
Arellano's concerns extend beyond Trump's role in the Olympics. He has also criticized the administration's controversial immigration actions and security strategies, referring to U.S. immigration enforcement agencies as "La Migra," a Spanish language term often used in slang.
The White House spokesperson Anna Kelly responded to Arellano's column, stating that the Olympics are expected to generate $18 billion in economic activity and will bring the country together. However, the question of whether Trump's involvement will overshadow the Olympics' unifying spirit remains a topic of debate.
As the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics continues, the city of Los Angeles and the world will be watching to see how Trump's role in the Games unfolds.
- The Los Angeles Times' columnist Gustavo Arellano has raised questions about President Trump's role in the 2028 Summer Olympics, fearing it could be used to promote his political agenda on issues like immigration.
- Trump has signed an executive order to establish a White House task force for the 2028 Games, and he will oversee security and related issues, a move that has sparked skepticism.
- Casey Wasserman, involved in organizing the Olympics in Los Angeles, has also been questioned in relation to Trump's appointment as head of the task force.
- Many share Arellano's concerns, worried that Trump's political influence could overshadow the Olympics, turning them into a platform for his policies instead of a celebratory international event.
- Arellano's column also criticizes the Trump administration's controversial immigration actions and security strategies, using the Spanish term "La Migra" to refer to U.S. immigration enforcement agencies.
- The ongoing legal battle between Trump and CBS over a 60 Minutes interview may also cast a shadow over Olympic preparations.
- The Olympics are expected to generate $18 billion in economic activity, but concerns remain about whether Trump's involvement will overshadow the Olympics' unifying spirit.
- In the midst of war-and-conflicts and general-news headlines, the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics continues, with the world watching to see how Trump's role in the Games unfolds.
- Meanwhile, in the realm of entertainment, the NFL, NFL sports-betting, and American football have also been making headlines, while social-media platforms buzz with discussions on these topics, car-accidents, fires, crime-and-justice, and other issues, reflecting the diverse landscape of news and current events.
