Trump to Issue Order on LA 2028 Olympics Task Force

President Trump is set to enact an executive order on Tuesday which will form a team responsible for the oversight of the 2028 Summer Olympics to be held in Los Angeles, according to a statement from the White House on Monday.

The task force, initially reported by Reuters, will focus on areas such as security, transport logistics, and visa arrangements. Neither Governor Gavin Newsom of California nor Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has yet issued a response regarding the creation of this task force, despite their complex relations with the president.

In a statement from the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed out that President Trump played a key role in securing the hosting rights for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. He sees the opportunity to oversee the event as a significant honor during what would be his second term.

Casey Wasserman, who is at the head of the LA Olympics organization, conveyed thanks to President Trump and his administration. He expressed gratitude for the leadership and consistent support provided as they gear up to deliver what aims to be the biggest and most ambitious Olympic and Paralympic Games ever held in the U.S.

Wasserman highlighted that ever since Los Angeles was awarded the 2028 Olympics, President Trump has understood the immense task at hand and showed appreciation for the creation of the oversight team.

In recent months, President Trump has signed an executive order instructing the departments of state and homeland security to reassess and possibly modify current protocols concerning the participation of transgender athletes. The directive also urged the pursuit of discussions with the International Olympic Committee to prevent transgender competitors from participating in women's events.

Additionally, President Trump has assumed responsibility for the 2026 World Cup preparations, a collaborative event hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Trump-advised legislation, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has earmarked $1 billion in federal resources to safeguard and plan for the Olympics, with an additional $625 million allocated for security surrounding the World Cup.