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President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday to create a White House task force focused on overseeing the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The task force will address key areas such as security, transportation, and visa processing [1].
The executive order follows Trump's recent signing of a significant tax and spending cut bill, which allocates $1 billion for "security, planning, and other costs" related to the Olympic Games. This move underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring a successful and safe event [1].
In February, Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has since aligned its rules with this directive, further highlighting the administration's influence on the organization's policies [1].
Casey Wasserman, the chair and president of the LA Olympics, expressed gratitude to Trump and his administration for their leadership and support in preparing for the 2028 Games. Wasserman noted that Trump has consistently recognized the importance of hosting such a global event in Los Angeles [1].
The last time Los Angeles hosted the Olympics was in 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games are expected to be the largest and most ambitious ever hosted in the United States, with the city's infrastructure and security measures under intense scrutiny [1].
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[1] https://turnto10.com/news/nation-world/president-donald-trump-to-sign-executive-order-creating-white-house-task-force-for-2028-los-angeles-olympics-transgender-athletes-big-beautiful-bill-security-planning-costs-athlete-safety-policy
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