Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a ceremony related to the Los Angeles Olympics and announced the formation of a task force for the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in the U.S. The task force will oversee preparations, security, and organizational arrangements for the games.
President Trump said, "We are eagerly looking forward to the Los Angeles Games." He signed an executive order to establish the Olympic task force.
Trump will chair the taskforce, while Vance will serve as vice-chair and an executive director will oversee “daily operations”, according to the White House.
“The LA Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. It’s going to be incredible,” Trump said.
With the Olympics just three years away, Los Angeles has been rushing to prepare for the Games, which are expected to attract millions of people over the course of 16 days.
The city has been planning for the event for years. In recent weeks, city leaders have been engaged in what the Los Angeles Times described as “high-stakes” negotiations with LA28, the committee managing the event, over the use of city staff, including police officers. Meanwhile, a proposed ballot measure could require some Olympic venues to receive approval from voters in order to be used.
He also stated that an announcement will soon be made regarding an increase in tariffs on those importing oil from Russia. According to Trump, "The Ukraine war is actually a result of former President Biden’s policies."
Trump claimed that “We have prevented five wars, including one between Pakistan and India.” He further said, "We are working to provide aid to people in Gaza. Israel will assist in the division, while Arab states will contribute financially."
On immigration, President Trump stated: "The open border policy is now a thing of the past. The Democrats ruined America for four years with their open border agenda."
