Trump to Chair LA28 Olympics Task Force

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order establishing a White House task force, which he will chair, to oversee preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles—the first U.S.-hosted Olympics since 2002. The task force will coordinate federal efforts on security, transportation, and logistics for the event, which is expected to draw millions of visitors. The Secret Service will lead security planning, supported by the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and local law enforcement, following the Games' designation as a National Special Security Event. The executive order has heightened political tensions with local officials, particularly over immigration enforcement and federal involvement in the city. Additionally, the administration has introduced policies prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's Olympic events. Both the International Olympic Committee and LA28 organizers affirm that preparation efforts, requiring federal and local cooperation, remain on track.