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Trump to lead LA Olympics task force overseeing security and visas

US President Donald Trump holds a set of 1984 Olympic medals given to him by chair of the 2028 LA Olympics organising committee, Casey Wasserman, during an executive order signing ceremony at the White House on 5 August 2025. Getty Images via AFP - WIN MCNAMEE

US President Donald Trump has set up a new task force to handle planning and security for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He will lead the group himself.

“The LA Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. It’s going to be incredible. It’s so exciting,” Trump said as he signed an executive order at the White House on Tuesday.

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