Overview

• President Trump signed an executive order on August 5 to establish a White House Olympics Task Force for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
• The intergovernmental body will draw members from Trump’s cabinet and agencies including Homeland Security, the FBI and Secret Service to coordinate security planning and transportation logistics.
• The task force is charged with streamlining visa processing and credentialing for foreign athletes, coaches, officials and media ahead of the Games.
• LA28 chair Casey Wasserman expressed deep appreciation for federal leadership and funding as critical to delivering a safe and well-organized Olympic experience.
• California officials have voiced concerns over federal involvement after recent immigration raids, prompting questions about collaboration with local and state authorities.