Overview

• President Trump signed the executive order on August 5 to establish the White House Olympics Task Force, placing himself as chair.
• Vice President J.D. Vance joins Attorney General Pam Bondi, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FCC Chair Brendan Carr and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as members.
• The task force will coordinate federal, state and local efforts on security measures, transport planning and streamlined visa credentialing for athletes, coaches and media.
• The move builds on Trump’s earlier legislation securing $1 billion for Games security, planning and related costs through the “big beautiful bill.”
• California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have not publicly responded to the federal-led preparations.