Trump to initiate an executive order, creating a special Olympics task force, in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Sports Games.
The White House has announced the formation of a task force to oversee the organisation and preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the White House Olympics Task Force for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The task force will play a crucial role in coordinating federal, state, and local efforts for the event. Its main responsibilities include managing security, transportation, and entry/exit processes in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to ensure the Games are safe and seamless.
One of the top priorities for the task force will be streamlining visa processing and credentialing for foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media to facilitate smooth participation. The task force will also oversee planning activities for a globally significant sporting event, aimed at making the 2028 Games historically successful and showcasing American pride and hospitality.
The task force is chaired by President Trump, with Vice President JD Vance as Vice Chair, and an Executive Director managing daily operations. It involves cabinet members and key government agencies collaborating on these efforts.
LA28 chair and president Casey Wasserman expressed his enthusiasm, stating that the task force "marks an important step forward in our planning efforts and reflects our shared commitment to delivering the greatest Games the world has ever seen in the summer of 2028."
The Olympic Games will take place in Los Angeles in 2028, marking the third time the United States has hosted the event. The country previously hosted the Games in 1932 and 1984. President Trump was instrumental in securing America's bid to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles during his first term.
In addition to the Olympics, the United States will also host the final of the FIFA World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026. The country will hold 11 of the 16 cities serving as hosts for the FIFA World Cup.
For more updates on the 2028 Olympics, stay tuned to our sports section, where Scott Thompson, a sports writer for Digital, will keep you informed.
[1] White House Press Release: President Trump to Establish White House Olympics Task Force for 2028 Los Angeles Games [2] LA28 Announcement: LA28 Olympics Task Force Established [3] US Olympic Committee Statement: USOC Supports White House Olympics Task Force [4] Department of Homeland Security Statement: DHS to Collaborate with White House Olympics Task Force [5] Department of Transportation Statement: DOT to Collaborate with White House Olympics Task Force
Discussions about the 2028 Olympic Games in sports news will undoubtedly include updates on the White House Olympics Task Force for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, established by President Trump. This task force, which oversees the organization and preparation for the event, has responsibilities in sports-related areas such as managing security, transportation, and credentialing for foreign athletes, as well as in general-news areas like visa processing. Moreover, football enthusiasts might find interest in knowing that the United States will also host the final of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, adding another high-profile sporting event to the nation's agenda.
