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Trump Administration Exempts 2028 Los Angeles Olympics From Travel Ban

A federal carve-out secures visa access for participants from barred nations under a streamlined entry framework.

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Casey Wasserman, LA28 Chairperson and President speaks between Nicole Hoevertsz, IOC Vice President and LA28 Coordination Commission Chair, and Reynold Hoover, LA28 Chief Executive Officer, during a press conference in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
LA28 Chair President Casey Wasserman (L) and IOC Vice President and LA28 Coordination Commission Chair Nicole Hoevertsz say US President Donald Trump's travel ban will not affect the Olympics

Overview

  • President Trump’s June 4 directive bars citizens of 12 countries from U.S. entry but explicitly exempts athletes, officials and media bound for the 2028 Games.
  • LA28 chair Casey Wasserman thanked the federal government for recognizing the Olympics’ special status and said visa processing will be managed through a dedicated State Department office.
  • IOC coordination head Nicole Hoevertsz affirmed federal guarantees for participants’ entry after a June inspection of venues, including Dodger Stadium.
  • Organizers report contracts covering more than 60% of projected revenue before ticket sales, outpacing Paris’s total at the same stage.
  • LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover said embedded White House and State Department teams will coordinate visa access as contingency planning expands to cover wildfires and sustainability.