Overview

• President Trump signed an executive order on August 5 formally creating a White House task force charged with federal coordination for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
• Trump will serve as chairman of the interagency group with Vice President J.D. Vance as vice chair alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, FCC Chair Brendan Carr and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
• The directive builds on the $1 billion secured by the One Big Beautiful Bill and the Department of Homeland Security’s National Special Security Event designation to streamline planning and safety measures.
• LA28 chair Casey Wasserman welcomed the initiative as a boost to preparations even as Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass have expressed caution over heightened federal involvement.
• The move follows a similar task force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and reflects the administration’s growing hands-on role in organizing major international sporting events.