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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mike Bedigan

Trump sticking with fire-ravaged Los Angeles for Olympics despite calls from GOP to move it to a red-state

Donald Trump has vowed to keep the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, despite calls from Republicans to move the games to a red state in the wake of the devastating wildfires.

The President-elect promised to make the competition “the greatest Games” and said that they were “more important than ever to L.A.,” as city authorities continue to deal with the fallout from the blazes, which have so far claimed the lives of at least 25 people across southern California.

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