Former US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a White House Olympic Task Force in preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.
The task force will focus on federal coordination across security, infrastructure, transportation, and visa-related issues.
According to a senior official, the team will include members from Trump’s administration and various federal agencies. Their primary role will be to streamline efforts between the federal government, states, and local authorities in the lead-up to the Games.
The order also aims to simplify visa and accreditation procedures for international athletes, coaches, officials, and media representatives, ensuring smoother entry and operations during the event.
The Los Angeles Summer Olympics are scheduled for 2028, just three years away. Trump, who lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, has expressed enthusiasm about potentially overseeing the Olympics during what he refers to as his second term.
The event will follow another major sports milestone, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the US is co-hosting.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Trump played a crucial role in securing LA’s Olympic bid during his first term and considers it a major honour to support the global event if re-elected.
Organisers of the LA28 Olympics released a preliminary schedule last month.
The city, which previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984, is preparing for what officials hope will be the most successful Games in history.
Casey Wasserman, Chair of the LA28 Organising Committee, welcomed the announcement, saying the task force is a significant step forward in delivering not only the biggest but also the greatest Olympic Games the world has ever seen.
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