President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday that establishes a task force to prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.
“During his first term, President Trump was instrumental in securing America’s bid to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the Los Angeles Times. “Sports is one of President Trump’s greatest passions, and his athletic expertise, combined with his unmatched hospitality experience will make these Olympic events the most exciting and memorable in history.”
LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman thanked President Trump and his administration for their “leadership and unwavering support as we prepare to deliver the largest and most ambitious Olympic and Paralympic Games ever hosted in the United States.”
“Since we secured this historic opportunity in 2017, President Trump has consistently recognized the magnitude of our responsibility in welcoming the world to Los Angeles,” Wasserman said. “The creation of this task force marks an important step forward in our planning efforts and reflects our shared commitment to delivering not just the biggest, but the greatest Games the world has ever seen in the summer of 2028.”
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach previously declared his commitment to working with President Trump in preparation for LA28.
“We are very confident there with regard to the steps and efforts being undertaken,” Bach said at a news conference in December, noting that Trump “repeatedly declared his support for the games, which we never had any doubt because he has declared this support from the very beginning.”
