Trump Reaffirms Support for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Despite GOP Criticism

The president-elect pledged to back L.A.'s recovery and ensure a successful Games as wildfires devastate the region.

President-elect Donald Trump met with L.A. Olympics organizers, expressing full support for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles despite calls from some Republicans to relocate the event to a conservative city.
Trump described the Olympics as 'America's Games' and vowed to make them 'the greatest Games' while helping Los Angeles recover from ongoing wildfires that have destroyed over 10,000 homes and claimed at least 25 lives.
Key Republicans, including Rep. Jim Jordan and commentator Charlie Kirk, have suggested relocating the Games to a red-state city like Dallas or Miami, citing alleged mismanagement of the wildfire crisis by California officials.
Organizers confirmed that none of the 80-plus Olympic venues, including SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome, have been directly affected by the fires, though concerns remain about the region's ability to deliver a safe event.
Casey Wasserman, chairman of the LA28 committee, praised Trump’s commitment, highlighting the importance of federal support in ensuring a successful Olympics during the city’s recovery.