Overview

• President Trump signed an executive order on August 4 establishing a White House task force to oversee the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• The president will personally lead the task force, which draws on cabinet members and agencies such as the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and Secret Service.
• The group is charged with coordinating security operations, federal–state transportation planning and streamlined visa processing for foreign athletes, officials and media.
• LA28 chair Casey Wasserman called the initiative a significant planning milestone and highlighted its role in delivering an ambitious Games.
• Critics warn the unprecedented post-selection, president-led model could deepen rifts with California leaders after recent disputes over immigration raids and wildfire response.