Overview

• Trump’s travel directive bars nationals from 12 countries including Afghanistan, Iran and Somalia but carves out exemptions for all Olympic participants
• LA28 chair Casey Wasserman said federal authorities issued clear guidance and set up a dedicated State Department desk to handle Olympic visas
• IOC vice president Nicole Hoevertsz said the coordination commission’s recent site inspections reinforced confidence in federal cooperation
• Organizers report over 60% of their revenue contracted under a ‘no-build’ strategy that relies on existing venues in California
• Visa specialists caution that enhanced vetting requirements could still lead to delays for athletes, media and spectators